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Japanese Beef and Vegetable Hot Pot
Asian grandmothers are often the gatekeepers of family recipes. More often than not, these beloved recipes are not written down; they are passed down verbally through the generations. Patricia...
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How to Make Crispy Perfect Latkes Every Time
I have updated this blog with new photos and more detailed tips for making terrific latkes. I am reposting it today for the Hanukkah holiday. I celebrated my first Hanukkah eleven years ago, several...
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Polish Chicken Patties
Two months ago our Israeli friends came to town for a family wedding. Whenever Hagai, Limor, Karin and Lidan come to visit, it’s like a whirlwind passes through our home. They light up our world with...
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Rotisserie Chicken Rice Soup
I’ve had this lingering feeling for the past week that I can’t seem to shake. I’m not sick, but it’s almost like I’m “fighting something.” Maybe it’s the weather change or those seasonal allergies...
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Spicy Middle Eastern Chicken Wings
“Finger foods” or canapés rose to fame in the 1920′s, when American Prohibition gave rise to speakeasies and illegal basement drinking parties. At these parties, passed hors d’oeuvres were often...
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Marinated Cornish Game Hens with Citrus & Spice
Comedian and pianist Victor Borge, affectionately known as “The Great Dane” or “The Clown Prince of Denmark,” may have played a role in bringing Cornish game hens into greater popularity during the...
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Homemade Pastrami
It’s glorious, that first bite of a warm pastrami sandwich on freshly baked rye. If you’ve ever eaten pastrami at a great Jewish deli, you know what I’m talking about. That moist, tender meat topped...
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Marinated Cornish Game Hens with Citrus & Spice
Comedian and pianist Victor Borge, affectionately known as “The Great Dane” or “The Clown Prince of Denmark,” may have played a role in bringing Cornish game hens into greater popularity during the...
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Homemade Pastrami
It’s glorious, that first bite of a warm pastrami sandwich on freshly baked rye. If you’ve ever eaten pastrami at a great Jewish deli, you know what I’m talking about. That moist, tender meat topped...
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Rosemary Roasted Chicken & Potatoes
Follow my blog with Bloglovin A few weeks ago, my stepdaughter brought her Jewish Studies class to our home for a Shabbat dinner celebration. The gathering was organized by her teacher, Cheryl Cohen....
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Lemony Marinated Chicken Skewers
Many times I’ve heard people refer to a backyard cookout as a “barbecue” when in reality they’re grilling, not barbecuing. What’s the difference? While the terms “grilling” and “barbecue” are often...
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Smoky Panko Schnitzel Bites
Smoky Panko Schnitzel Bites with Honey Sriracha Sauce – Recipe for bite-sized chicken schnitzel pieces coated in smoky, crispy panko breadcrumbs with sesame. Schnitzel – pounded meat, breaded and...
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Date Glazed Orange Chicken
Date Glazed Orange Chicken – Sweet, Flavorful Recipe for Orange-Marinated Roasted Chicken Glazed with Date Honey A couple of weeks ago I posted a recipe for date honey syrup, known in the Middle East...
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Yemenite Soup
Learn to make Yemenite Soup with Chicken or Beef – traditional spicy soup recipe made with hawayej spicy blend. Warming, filling and full of flavor. Nobody knows exactly how a group of several...
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Chicken Vegetable Couscous
Chicken Vegetable Couscous – Healthy Savory Moroccan-Inspired Recipe I was first introduced to couscous by my Grandma Lois, who learned about it on a Moroccan vacation with my grandfather Clarence...
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Stuffed Zucchini with Meat & Pine Nuts
Recipe for Stuffed Zucchini with ground beef or lamb, pine nuts, tomato sauce and spices. Low carb, paleo, grain free. Stuffed vegetables are such a comfort on a chilly autumn evening. In this...
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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Lisa Leake’s Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe from the 100 Days of Real Food Cookbook As my regular readers know, I strive to cook natural, nutritious foods for my family. The vast majority of my recipes...
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Mushroom Barley Soup with Flanken
Mushroom Barley Soup with Flanken – Recipe for Homemade Jewish Deli-Style Beef Soup, Savory and Comforting As a California native now living in Los Angeles, I consider it the height of absurdity to...
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Braised Lemon Chicken with Dill and Turmeric
Braised Lemon Chicken with Dill and Turmeric – Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe Fresh dill makes me happy. I love many herbs, but dill is right at the top of my list. The aroma reminds me of spring. Its...
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Zucchini Chicken Pinwheels
Tori Avey’s Passover Potluck is a unique annual online event. I’ve invited my friends, both Jewish and non-Jewish, to share recipes that are kosher for Passover. My goal is to foster mutual...
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