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Beef Wellington - photo credit: cyclonebill

Lamb Wellington Recipe

January 7, 2013 | 39 Comments

While our home is meatless five days a week, it’s rare for me to cook with lamb, so when I do, it’s a special occasion.  Last Friday Night, I made lamb.  This, however, was no ordinary lamb....

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brussels sprout halves

Maple, Balsamic & Lemon Brussels Sprouts

December 19, 2012 | 29 Comments

Although the first written reference of brussels sprouts is found in 16th Century Roman literature, it’s thought that these mini-cabbage-like veggies were first grown in the 13th Century in a country that is now Belgium....

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Garlic Zaatar Popcorn

Garlic, Za’atar and Olive Oil Stovetop Popcorn

December 10, 2012 | 68 Comments

A few weeks ago I spoke with a journalist with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency who was exploring a healthier approach to chanukah.  I have since been quoted in a number of media outlets including The Times of...

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Kedgeree

Kedgeree – Creamy Rice with Smoked Fish

November 4, 2012 | 10 Comments

There has been a lot of talk of Downton Abbey recently so when I saw it was available for free via Amazon Prime earlier today, I decided to watch the first episode.  Set in the 1930s, the show...

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Schug ingredients - making green chili paste

Schug: A Classic Middle Eastern Condiment

October 26, 2012 | 11 Comments

When it comes to the kitchen, I know my comfort zone. There are tools I gravitate towards and flavor profiles I embrace, but I am always trying to push myself to create, or recreate something...

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Guest Post: Vegetable Millet Pilaf Recipe

October 16, 2012 | 5 Comments

When you start a blog, no matter what your niche, you join group of like-minded people.  Readers come to read the latest post and other bloggers begin to share inspiration.  Over time, readers and bloggers...

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When I think of mac and cheese, I’m not thinking of those 99 cent boxes of wacky mac sitting on the shelves of Walmart or Pricechopper.  I dream of a mac and cheese that is a...

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Breakfast Bibimbap

Sunday Breakfast: Bibimbap

September 23, 2012 | 15 Comments

My relationship with The Food Network has been a funny one.  With time, I've come to love "Iron Chef" and "Diner's, Drive in's and Dives", but when the network and I first met, I wanted...

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