Homemade Dumplings with Egg and Asparagus or Mushrooms and Tofu
byDumplings are among my favorite foods, with their pillowy texture, juicy fillings, and abundance of dipping sauces. I like them dragged through bright red…
Recipes
Piperade: A Basque Country Saute of Peppers, Tomatoes, and Onions
byPiperade, a spicy-sweet saute of bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, is one of the quintessential dishes of the Basque country. During our travels, we…
Basque Chicken with Spicy Piperade Sauce
byAfter our trip through the Basque country, we’ve been wanting to bring some of the flavors we enjoyed there to our kitchen back in…
Poached Eggs with Spicy-Sweet Basque Piperade
byHere’s another recipe to make with piperade, the delicious sweet-spicy Basque country saute of peppers, onions, tomatoes, and Espelette pepper. The combination of warm…
Red Lentil and Rice Curry with Onions, Garlic, and Spices
byThis is one of my go-to dishes when I have nothing in the fridge and don’t feel like going shopping. It has great flavor, with sweet caramelized onions…
Mediterranean Fish Soup with Saffron and Garlic Toast
byFlavors bring back memories of places, and, for me, few things evoke the coastal regions of the Mediterranean world like a good fish soup. Maybe it’s…
For a Special Occasion, A Massive Ribeye Steak
byValentine’s Day is the worst day to go out to eat in New York. Even otherwise great restaurants transform their menus into overpriced prix…
Jerusalem’s Roasted Chicken with Clementines and Arak
byLike many home cooks, I have acquired a number of cookbooks over the years, most of which gather dust. But over and over again,…
Grilled Garlic Basil Shrimp with Espelette Pepper
bySadly, summer is over. But you can eat a delicious summer meal, thanks to local hot-house grown tomatoes and herbs, all of which remain available…
Middle Eastern Spinach Salad with Dates & Almonds
byWhile exploring Atlantic Avenue’s Middle Eastern shops and restaurants, I kept coming back to my favorite Middle Eastern salad: the fatoosh salad. The highlight…