Eggplant Stew in 1 Hour or Less
Another childhood dish that I modified and turned into a delicious vegan dish—my Moroccan mother (and grandmother) makes it with chicken legs or beef. When I was little, this was the only eggplant dish I…
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Healthy Date Caramel Candy
Tamar (date in Hebrew) was the toffee of the Middle East and North Africa long before it became the main ingredient in energy bars, consumed by ancient peoples on their treks throughout the region. Dates…
Lotus Root Stir-Fry
My life is better now in many ways—I am not broke anymore for example— but it isn’t as adventurous and exciting as it used to be when I was in my twenties or thirties, or…
Simple Pumpkin Lentil Soup
Yesterday, I accidentally stumbled upon a diary entry from exactly a year ago. It’s in Hebrew, so I translated it for you: Sunday, October 8, 23 (in London at Ruby’s) The situation in Israel is…
Easy Rice Eggplant Pilaf
Pilaf is a rice dish that has been sautéed in fat then cooked in seasoned liquid. I would normally make a pilaf when I don’t have much in the fridge or when I need something…
Simple Split Pea Soup
Hey Autumn, what’s up? When are you coming? With these hot flashes and our newly naked house, summer is unbearable. If you live in a fire-risk zone in California, home insurance companies won’t insure you…
25 Salad Ballads Is Available now
My ebook, 25 Salad Ballads, is now available! I can’t believe I did it! Giving birth to my boys was quicker and easier compared to this beautiful bastard. Writing the recipes properly, like my friend,…
Simple Carrot Nectarine Salad
Do I always feel like having a salad? Yes indeed! Do I always feel like making a salad? No, not at all. That’s why most of my salad are 2-5 ingredient salads; steam kale salad,…
Simple Steamed Kale Salad
Before Leo leaves for college, I would like to equip him with as many dorm-friendly and nutritious recipes like my easy garlicky potato salad, simple cucumber dill salad, and this steamed kale salad. It was…
Simple cucumber Dill salad
Me: Can I play on the iPad? Can I stay home today? Can I stay up all night?Can we have sushi tonight? Can I go to a friend’s house? Can a friend come over? Can I…
Bread Making Class At LAVC
I’m excited to announce my upcoming bread baking class next month at Los Angeles Valley College. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! In this hands-on…
Skillet Cornbread With Nectarine
When the Newmans offer you to stay in their country home on the Lake of Glenville, you don’t think about it and hesitate. You postpone your flight back home, and you stay three more days…