It”s not very often I make lamb out of the blue but a few weeks ago it seemed the perfect time to pull a rack of lamb chops from the freezer and slow roast them. I had received a package from Superior Farms a little while ago but hadn’t had a chance to cook with …
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“You’re making what?” was the question I was asked by MarocBaba and American Grandma after I told them I was making ketchup. MarocBaba added quizically “why would you want to do that? – there’s a bottle in the fridge.” Truthfully I wanted to see if I could do it. Ketchup goes quick in our …
My cousin Seth gives me the best presents. Whether it’s a small bar of special chocolate or a pretty picture, he knows my tasteand what I would appreciate. When he came back from a trip to Morocco over a decade ago, he presented me with this cookbook, Moroccan Jewish Cookery. I’ve always loved it, but more …
Last week I asked my Facebook fans (you are a fan right?) what they’re go to meals are for summer time. If you are anything like me spending hours in the kitchen during the summer months is low on your priority list. I’ve been making a lot of really fast and easy dishes on the …
There was a time when K, my youngest son refused to eat most anything. He picked at everything we put in front of him and the only kind of meat that was going to pass his mouth was in chicken nugget form. I struggled for months with his weight and nutrition. He continued to border …
I first heard about corn grit couscous from Paula Wolfert (trust me she’s my catalyst to so many uncovered corners of Moroccan cooking). I was apprehensive. I was puzzled. I really didn’t think it would be good – at all. The image I have of grits is a gooey sticky mess with some butter and …