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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Banh Mi: The Classic
Buy a Vietnamese-style baguette and toast it. Slather the bread with Kewpie mayonnaise or substitute with your favorite…
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Peaches with Basil, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar
Open Faced Radish Sandwiches on Toast
Thinly sliced radishes, whipped citrus butter, shallots, capers and minced herbs on toasted whole-grain bread Preparation time: 20…
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Dolmades
Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Traveling was my introduction to mezedes, the astonishing number of appetizers served on small…
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Dich’s Cha Gio
Fried Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce Dich Ho was a powerhouse at J&L, the catering company my…
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Beef Empanadas
In the 80s I owned and ran a catering company in New York City, the Good Table. My…
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