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The word of the week is overwhelmed.  I’m not sure if it was the project at work that took an intense amount of time and energy, the 12 inches of snow, or the fact that there...

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Squash, Lentil & Bean Stew with with Fig Raita

January 27, 2014 | 8 Comments

This is an an easy-to-prepare vegetarian dish bursting with flavor and “one pot meals” score high on my favorite list.  The fewer dishes I need to clean at the end of the meal, the more...

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Shakshuka - Israeli Breakfast

Breakfast Shakshuka

January 13, 2014 | 6 Comments

Ok, so I might have gone overboard with photos for this post, but I was just that excited.  When I saw Jewhungry’s Shakshuka post, I was itching to make this for my family too.  You see, shakshuka...

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Salmon with dill and lemons

15 Minute Salmon

December 10, 2013 | 12 Comments

Sometimes you need a quick and easy main dish for dinner.  Sometimes you forget that you have no plans for Shabbat (the sabbath, on which we do not cook) lunch until an hour before sundown on Friday...

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Dairy free mushroom parsnip soup

{Giveaway} Mushroom Parsnip Soup

December 3, 2013 | 118 Comments

 If I recall one thing from the kitchen of my childhood, it’s the red bold red Le Creuset dutch oven that graced the table more than anything else.  Whether a perfectly roasted chicken or a heartwarming pot...

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Chocolate Mole Sauce

October 7, 2013 | 7 Comments

Our summer was a little busy.  My wife’s quick-trip to LA for a cousins wedding turned into a three week stay as a number of birthday celebrations and milestones fell into place.  While home-alone, I...

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Pistachio Crusted Salmon

September 28, 2013 | 10 Comments

Thee first thing that struck me when my KOL Foods shipment arrived was the vibrant pink color of the salmon.  I could tell that this was a high quality product before opening or defrosting it....

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KOL Foods Herb Crusted Rib Roast

Organic Herb Crusted Rib Roast

September 8, 2013 | 6 Comments

When planning the menu for our Fed, White and Blue dinner a couple of weeks back, I wanted the very best ingredients I could find.  Our meat was organic and hormone free thanks to KOL Foods,...

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