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Sometimes you just need a good sandwich that will hit the spot. Feel free to modify/adjust as you like… Ingredients: 1 slice of a good multi-grain bread 1 Slice (1/8″ thick or a bit more) smoked ham (the size of the bread slice you’ll use) 1 tbsp olive oil A pinch habanero or cayenne pepper … Read more
Turkish salad (Hebrew: סלט טורקי) is a common condiment in Israeli restaurants. Served side by side with Humus and Tahini, this is one of my favorite salads. It seems that there are as many versions of Turkish Salad in Israel as there are people who make them. Never the less, my sister and I always … Read more
To my firstborn, a future restaurateur and chef: Serves 4 1.5-2 lb beef 1″ cubes 15 baby carrots or two big carrots pealed and cut 1 large onion wedged 1″ pieces 3 medium potatoes, pealed, 1″ cubes. 1 celery stock, chopped 1/4″ pieces 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1-2 hot peppers finely chopped (Jalapeno, Thai green … Read more
Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Onions Is cauliflower a real flower? Are Brussels sprouts from Brussels? Do onions also make you sad? They make me happy. This doesn’t look the most elegant, but it does taste most excellent. Easy recipe to make. Serves 4 as a side dish 1/2 cauliflower, broken to gulf ball size pieces 8 Brussels sprouts … Read more
The story is simple. We were in NYC, and needed a restroom stop. Starbucks was just in front of us (try to find a place in the US that you don’t have one in front of you), so we stepped in. I was waiting and was thirsty, plus I felt that I need to buy … Read more
Patisserie Florentine 10 South Dean Street Englewood, New Jersey 07631 Map Patisserie Florentine Facebook Yelp It makes me happy to find a place that I enjoy going to, gladly recommend and eager to schlep with me to anyone I can, anytime I can. My first bite at this place was at a … Read more
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Half an hour marinating, with onions to grill with the pork. Serves 4 4 boneless pork chops Marinade: 1 cup port wine 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1 large onion, cut to thick rings 6-8 big sage leaves, crushed 2-3 oregano leaves, crushed (optional) 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/3 cup sugar … Read more
I love Irish mashed peas. This recipe is very untraditional but hold its own. Great as a side to pork or meat. Serves 4 1 16oz pack of frozen peas 1 cup chicken broth 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1/2 tsp sugar in the raw 1/4 tsp salt A pinch of white … Read more
Excellent with a side or in a salad. Minimal effort and great results. Serves 2 2 Short Ribs Strips 2″ wide (8″-10″ long, 1″-1.5″ thick) Marinade: 2 tbsp Maple Syrup 1/2 Lime’s juice 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp sugar in the raw 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp port wine Place all marinade ingredients … Read more