Category: Main Dish
03 Jul
Quinoa, Beet & Hazelnut Salad
by Shelly
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I’m handing the stage to my dear mother-in-law, who introduced me to this beautiful grain fourteen years ago. Thank you, Estee! I appreciate your help. I love every...
27 Jan
Shakshuka
by Shelly
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My cousin Diane is married to Avi, who is from Jerusalem and is an excellent cook. Avi makes the best shakshuka. Last month, when we were visiting in...
04 Sep
Middle Eastern Pizza
by Shelly
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My mother makes the best pizza. She is not even Italian. Her pizza has Middle Eastern flavors. Instead of using tomato sauce she uses fresh sliced tomatoes...
12 Aug
Hummus Asli
by Shelly
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Asli means “authentic” in Arabic. Somehow I always forget how much I love hummus and how easy it is to make. Unlike in Israel, here...
27 Apr
potato & sweet potato frittata
by Shelly
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El-machamer is the Jewish Moroccan (Sephardic) version of Tortilla Española or frittata. My mother’s recipe doesn’t really have sweet potatoes or spinach, but then she never makes this dish for a...
15 Feb
Black Bean Soup + Green Basmati Rice
by Shelly
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I just finished a delicious and nutritious lunch that I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Before I continue I would like to thank you...