Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Ricotta and Basil
Fried stuffed zucchini blossoms with homemade tomato sauce Summer time in New York means farmers markets overflowing with beautiful fresh produce. Few vegetables are more attractive than zucchini...
View ArticleMiddle Eastern Mezzes: Harissa, Pomegranate Tahini, and Beet & Za’atar Relish
Spicy harissa (top left), pomegranate tahini with smoked paprika, and beet and za’atar relish Entertaining over New Years? Skip the guac and salsa and make a mezze platter with these crowd-pleasing,...
View ArticleChilled Borscht with Cucumbers, Radishes, and Sour Cream
Chilled borscht garnished with cucumbers, scallions, sour cream, and chives Each year, our family friends the Shapiros have us over for lunch on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. It is a meal I look...
View ArticleGrilled Garlic Basil Shrimp with Espelette Pepper
Grilled shrimp with garlicky green sauce, with a tomato salad Sadly, summer is over. But you can eat a delicious summer meal, thanks to local hot-house grown tomatoes and herbs, all of which remain...
View ArticlePoached Eggs with Spicy-Sweet Basque Piperade
Plates of piperade and poached eggs, perfect for brunch Here’s another recipe to make with piperade, the delicious sweet-spicy Basque country saute of peppers, onions, tomatoes, and Espelette pepper....
View ArticleHomemade Dumplings with Egg and Asparagus or Mushroom and Tofu
Homemade dumplings stuffed with soft scrambled egg and thinly sliced asparagus Dumplings are among my favorite foods, with their pillowy texture, juicy fillings, and abundance of dipping sauces. I like...
View Article4 Things About Guacamole that Make Me Angry
Guacamole we made one day that didn’t cost $14. We even added pomegranate. Guacamole in New York has got to be one of the most frustrating foods in the universe. Don’t get me wrong: I absolutely love...
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