Two Cocktails, a Mocktail and a Shrimp Dish
Photo above by Bernadine Rolnicki I’m usually not much of a highbrow cocktail drinker. They are often too…
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Roasted Beets and Carrots with Za’atar and Tahini Sauce
As I mentioned, za’atar is used in marinades and works particularly well with chicken. Mix the spice…
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Mana’eesh
I have never been able to duplicate my mother’s pastries. The secret is in the dough and the…
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Curried Chicken Salad with Green Grapes and Toasted Almonds
This is from my mother’s old file box of recipes. The card described the salad as “perfect for…
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Asian Chicken Salad
I first ate this salad at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant, Chinois on Main, in Santa Monica, California. In…
Read MorePickled Onions
To finish a dish or revamp leftovers often what you need is a great garnish, one that adds…
Read MorePeruvian Spice Paste
Years ago a friend brought me this recipe after a trip to Lima, hence the name, but…
Read MoreMustard Horseradish Marinade
The marinade comes together quickly and will last for months in the refrigerator. I make a large…
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Secret Weapons
I was recently reading Rick Bayless’s new book, More Mexican Everyday. Like all his books, it’s excellent….great recipes,…
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