Traditional Channukah latkes differ from potato pancakes in one primary way: matza meal is used instead of flour, giving a slightly different texture and flavor as the crispy little cracker bits get fried up. The rest is hotly debated, but my recipe is canonical. 😉
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Latkes
Salted Beet Condiment
This recipe is inspired by the beet-tehini salad by Michael Solomonov of Zahav, adapted for use during Passover when sesame (tehini) is not allowed. Print Recipe Salted Beet Condiment This is a rich earthy salty-sweet spread. It’s great with eggs, or if you’re not observing Passover, spread on bread with a creamy cheese. Prep Time […]
Chocolate Chip cookies
Everyone has a favorite right? This is mine. It was inspired by a recipe from Cooks Illustrated, but has been tweaked a bit. People warn new cooks not to play with baking recipes too much, because baking is chemistry. This is true, but there’s still a LOT you can do to make these cookies your […]
Delicious Rice
Rice is one of the most flexible ingredients on earth. The kind of rice you use, how you cook it, and what you add can make rice a complex self-contained dish (e.g. Paella) or a base for other flavors. It can be a cohesive bite (sushi), a silky pudding, or distinct grains in the bowl. […]
Black Bean Chili
This recipe emerged from the iconic Greens Restaurant, and you can check there for the base concept: https://greensrestaurant.com/2015/02/black-bean-chili/ My family has been making this for decades, and in that time we’ve riffed on it a bit. That’s what this recipe will attempt to capture. Print Recipe Black Bean Chili Prep Time 45 minutes Cook Time […]
Welcome!
I first set this site up more than three years ago, without being sure what I would do with it. At the time I was cooking for a friend going through some medical issues. I wanted to collect some of the recipes I adapted for her, like lemongrass tea as a healthy alternative to high-sugar […]
Asparagus & Sardine Pasta
A delicious light spring meal. Print Recipe Asparagus & Sardine Pasta A delicious light spring meal. Course Main Dish, Side dish Cuisine Italian Prep Time 30 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 can Sardines in oil1 bunch (1#) Asparagus1 Tbsp Good Capers1 Tbsp Pepperoncini.5 C Roasted tomatoes2 Green Onions2 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp Parmesan1 tsp Freshly […]