fennel compote
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Apple Cabbage Fennel Compote Recipe

Fennel Compote is guaranteed to endear fennel to you! What a shame fennel is such an acquired taste in America! In my fennel compote, the fennel gets some protection: it is flanked by the more familiar cabbage and apples: That will work,…
Tehina chocolate spread
borscht
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Vegetarian Quick Borscht Recipe. Beef Variation

My borscht is as quick as it is hearty. It is a real sweet-and-sour match triumph. I call my borscht quick for good reason: Although I love the classic beef borscht and enjoy it occasionally, I have no intention (and neither do you, I’ll bet!)…
turkey terrine
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No-Bake Tricolor Turkey Terrine. Paté Variation

My Tricolor Turkey Terrine is a godsent Not only after Thanksgiving, but anytime you have leftover turkey, or chicken for that matter. The other day I was idling in front of my open freezer, looking at what goodies I might find. I came across…
stuffed cabbage
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Lazy Not Stuffed Cabbage Recipe

Huh? NOT stuffed cabbage? I would like to say that it is this week's inclement weather which is inspiring me to make this wonderful comfort food, except I love comfort foods anytime anywhere, in all seasons. Cabbage, tomatoes, rice, meat (or…
savory scones
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Roquefort Hazelnut Savory Scones Recipe

These savory scones are the classical Brunch favorite taken to a new level. The pairing of roquefort and hazelnuts in these scones is a real knockout. A luxurious treat whipped up at the drop of a hat, like all scones. I am mighty proud of…
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Bourbon Pecan Apple Cake Recipe

Apple Cake Mine is excerpted from my latest Cookbook, The Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen. The combination of the apples, bourbon, and pecans is a classic. Spicy, fragrant and delicious Mix this cake by hand in minutes. There’s no need…
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Chicken Tajine with Haricots Verts. Beef Variation

Moroccan Chicken Tajine with Haricots Verts: The demure string bean gets elevated to star status in our Moroccan way of cooking. Side dish? Never heard of it! All aboard in a tajine! Is it any wonder we Sephardis and all Moroccans love our…
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Babaghanoush Recipe

Eggplant lovers,  you'll be happy! We all know Babaghanoush is a huge favorite, with Sephardi expats and beyond. (We Moroccans eat semi-industrial amounts of eggplant!) But somehow not all babaghanoush recipes are created equal. I suspect…
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Pecan Brownie Pie with Cranberries Recipe.

Fresh cranberries are flooding produce stalls, and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. This year I thought I would take cranberries in a different direction, not a relish or chutney or cranberry pie this time. I decided to dream up a chocolate…
low carb dessert
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Low Carb Dessert: Pumpkin Almond Torte Recipe

Low carb dessert recipes are very dear to me. And this pumpkin almond cranberry torte is a real winner. Talk about what you should bring them for Thanksgiving! So you see, you can have your cake and eat it too. Recently I made a diabetic…