by Brian | Nov 13, 2019 | Recipes
In last week’s review of Tel Aviv by Jigal Krant I noted that the food culture of that city is heavy on spice, vegetables, and heat. Contrast that attitude with our common assumption that to be “satisfying” a dish has to have protein or fat. Or both. This...
by Brian | Jan 30, 2019 | Recipes
I have just reviewed Zaitoun by Yasmin Khan. The book’s subtitle is Recipes from the Palestinian Kitchen. That’s precisely what this book offers, eighty recipes from the Palestinians living in Israel and the adjoining areas. The land is trouble politically. The...
by Brian | Dec 17, 2018 | Recipes
In Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings, author Katie Sullivan Morford lays out a game plan for a grand day. Make breakfast special. And special does not have to be hard. It can even be a little “desserty” like this pomegranate sundae. No ice cream in...
by Brian | Nov 19, 2018 | Recipes
The lovely new cookbook From the North is alive with ideas that will please you year round. Some of them are seasonal: rhubarb syrup, for example, which I will post next spring. Some of her recipes, like this one, can be used year round. Author Katrin Bjork says this...
by Brian | May 23, 2018 | Recipes
I know, it’s not pomegranate season. But, you can still get the seeds in stores and online. This is, I realize, at first blush a fall and winter recipe. But you really can enjoy it now, with fresh spring cabbage, or you can file this away for later in the year. This...