This vegan braided challah is filled with dried fruit like dates, figs, apricots, toasted walnut and orange zest. It is […]
chef’s recipe
Date and honey cake
On Rosh Hashanah, Jews of most communities say a blessing on apples dipped in honey and serve honey cakes, wishing […]
Turkish delight bars
Slices of Turkish delight (loqhum) are baked on top of shortbread cookie. The bright red rose flavored variety looks the […]
Celery root and parsnip soup
Fall veggies are excellent for making the most creamy soups without the help of cream, keeping the cool season warm, […]
Yam, kale and quinoa salad
(Also known at my home as the salad I cooked for President Obama)
Fettuccine and zucchini in lemon cream sauce
Summer is zucchini time, with more varieties available every year. This recipe uses raw green zucchini and yellow zucchini (also […]
Cauliflower, Water Cress and Feta Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
It’s true that at this point most of us are tired of winter, snow and root vegetables and that we’re […]
Chicken, potato and eggplant in pomegranate and date syrup
This recipe is influenced by traditional the Persian cuisine’s use of sour pomegranate syrup in cooking, adding a sweet Iraqi […]