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…
Roquefort Hazelnut Scones
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Roquefort Hazelnut Scones Recipe

Roquefort Hazelnut Scones These Roquefort Hazelnut Scones are savory cheesy nutty and delicious. They 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…
A piece of cake on a plate with apples in the background.
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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…
A plate of food on the table
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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…
Two bowls of cereal are sitting on a table.
A bowl of food with some sauce on it
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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…
A bowl of food with some type of candy
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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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Pumpkin Cranberry Almond Torte Recipe

Pumpkin Cranberry Almond Torte Pumpkin Cranberry Almond Torte is low carb. And 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!…