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grapefruit ceviche

Grapefruit Ceviche

September 13, 2012 | 6 Comments

September is really the month of celebration in our home now.  Our baby girl arrived two weeks before our fourth wedding anniversary, and later this month, This American Bite will celebrate it's first birthday.  Over the...

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A little over a month ago I shared news of Kansas City's first ever kosher BBQ competition alongside a Beer Can Chicken recipe by Vaad HaKashruth Executive Director, Medel Segal.  Today was the day that...

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Herb lentil Salad

Live to Eat Herb Lentil Salad

August 9, 2012 | 20 Comments

For the last ten days I have been forced to think about something that I have forever taken for granted.  Do I live to eat, or eat to live?  I’ve always considered food to be...

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Protein Rich Pita Pizzas

Protein Rich, Personal Pita Pizzas

July 22, 2012 | 12 Comments

I didn’t enjoy the movie Eat, Pray, Love.  I don’t think I saw the whole thing, in fact I recall being pleased that our viewing was interrupted by a visitor at the door or a...

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No matter how much I enjoy a salad, I can never create it.  When you say “salad” I hear “chopped Israeli salad” even though I know very well that there is no limit to the...

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Green Shakshuka for Breakfast

June 4, 2012 | 18 Comments

As we stroll into the second half of 2012, I share this milestone with you – this is my 50th blot post.  It has been a struggle to write for the last few weeks and...

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chickpeas soaking in water

How to Make Authentic Hummus

May 10, 2012 | 10 Comments

For the record, I can't stand most store-purchased hummus with Trader Joe's being a notable exception.  I take my hummus recipe seriously.  Five and a half years in Israel will do that to you, especially when you...

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Polenta Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie with Black Beans

December 20, 2011 | 10 Comments

It’s the first night of  chanukah and as I drove home from work I realized I hadn’t really planned dinner for the party of four that were joining us to eat.  Last night I made...

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