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Smoky Salsa and a Secret Recipe Club

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Well, it’s that time of the month again. Time for a little something called the Secret Recipe Club. Hosted by Amanda over at Amanda’s Cookin’ it’s a great way for bloggers to meet, share, and make each others’ recipes! Each month she assigns each participant a blog and we can make any recipe from that blog. Then, all at once, we reveal our posts! It’s quite fun. Who doesn’t like being in a secret club? Last month I made some excellent lemon poppy seed muffins by way of Connor’s Cooking. This month I was introduced to Darn Near Domestic, another fabulous blog – pause and head over there to have a looksy! Continue reading “Smoky Salsa and a Secret Recipe Club” →

Mujadara with Garlic-Lemon Yogurt

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I was making the turkey and date meatballs again and wanted to try something different on the side besides cinnamon-garlic lentils (besides, I was running low on lentils). But I didn’t want to go to the market, so I needed a pantry side. And then I remembered Mujadara. A dish I’ve become acquainted with in Israel, it’s often translated as “rice, lentil, and caramelized onion pilaf.” Also spelled moujadara, mejadara, mujaddara and megadarra, it’s a delicious, homey recipe common throughout the Middle East (it pops up in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and, of course, Israel). If you share a love for healthy food and cooking then an online nutrition degree might be a great choice. The more we learn about health, the more we can make delicious things like this that are also good for us. Continue reading “Mujadara with Garlic-Lemon Yogurt” →

Drunken Pasta with Vermouth, Breadcrumbs, and Zucchini

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Using almost entirely pantry ingredients, this recipe is a great one to have in your repertoire. We discovered it a few months ago and I was immediately intrigued by the use of vermouth, something I always have on hand but typically only use in cocktails. Although it calls for only a few ingredients, this dish is packed with flavor. Between the vermouth, garlic, and red pepper flakes it’ll keep your palate on its toes. Continue reading “Drunken Pasta with Vermouth, Breadcrumbs, and Zucchini” →

Best Ever Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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Stop what you’re doing right now. I’m not joking. Stop what you’re doing and make this fried chicken. You won’t regret it. You won’t remember what you were about to do that was so important. You will be too absorbed in how amazing this chicken is. Here, wait, I’ll buy you some time. All you have to do right this minute is make the marinade (it takes seconds), put the chicken in, and stick it in the fridge for two days. You can let it marinade for less time, but I wouldn’t skimp. The result is the moistest, most flavorful chicken – let alone fried chicken – you’ve ever had. Continue reading “Best Ever Buttermilk Fried Chicken” →

Miso-Glazed Tofu and Eggplant

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Miso is one of my favorite flavors. Sure, fermented soy beans don’t sound like they’d be good, but who can resist a steaming bowl of miso soup or salad dressed with bright, flavorful miso dressing? Typically I use miso when cooking fish – there isn’t a sea creature out there that doesn’t benefit from a nice coating of miso – but this time I used it in a vegetarian preparation. I simply mixed it with a little sesame oil and mirin to thin it ever so slightly and slathered it on slices of tofu and eggplant before broiling it (this would be just wonderful on the grill too). Continue reading “Miso-Glazed Tofu and Eggplant” →

Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

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I had Jambalaya on the brain for weeks before I made it. The idea was stewing, marinating. It began with the andouille chicken sausages that Evan’s parents brought us from the States. Not exactly something that is readily available in Israel (why oh why haven’t kosher chicken sausages caught on here?). I hoarded them, doling them out slowly, a few to go with pasta for a quick meal here, a few for a barbecue there. But the whole time I knew what I was really saving them for: gumbo or jambalaya, those two staples of Cajun cuisine, hearty, filling, flavorful one pot meals that could satiate the most epic hunger. Continue reading “Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya” →

Stone Fruit Tea Cake

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Is there anything better than stone fruit season? Peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, apricots – what beautiful abundance! Their appearance signals the start of summer, the onset of warm weather and all the carefree fun that comes with it. Barbecues, beaches, picnics, and pools. Outdoor concerts, muggy nights, ice pops, and laying in the grass. Long, sunny days. A welcome rainfall. No school. Watermelon and fried chicken. Stone fruit. Biting into the ripe, sweet fruit, the juice dripping down your arm, sucking on the pit. Summer. Continue reading “Stone Fruit Tea Cake” →

Individual Chicken Pot Pies

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Chicken pot pie? In this weather? I know I complain about how hot it is, cry for no cook dishes that won’t heat up the house, and then keep giving you baking recipes. And here, after cauliflower mac and cheese, lemon poppy seed muffins, and fig and brie-stuffed chicken I’m giving you the fourth recipe in a row that requires turning on an oven. I do apologize. But if you’re thinking of the heavy, cream-filled chicken pot pies of your childhood (or Paula Dean’s restaurants), this is not it. Comfort food, yes, but a lighter, more sophisticated rendition. Continue reading “Individual Chicken Pot Pies” →

Baked Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower and Creme Fraiche

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Everyone has their favorite mac and cheese recipe. Whether you love Velveeta or sharp Cheddar, Kraft in the box or  the homemade, baked variety, there are few who can resist the homey temptations of ooey, gooey, comforting mac and cheese. I am probably one of the few Americans who didn’t eat it, or even like it, growing up. I discovered it near adulthood, and it was a near revelation. Since then it has become a staple in my diet and repertoire, my favorite thing to make after a late night out, a wonderful, hearty dish for cold nights or after a long day. Continue reading “Baked Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower and Creme Fraiche” →

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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Who doesn’t love lemon poppy seed muffins? I do, but I’ve never thought to make them. The inspiration for these came from a new place. This is my first month participating in something called the Secret Recipe Club. It’s organized by Amanda over at Amanda’s Cookin’, and each month participants are assigned another member’s blog to make a recipe from. It’s a fun chance to check out new blogs and make new recipes. I was assigned to Connor’s Cooking (be sure to visit her great site!) and allowed to pick any recipe I wanted to make. Although there are lots of great recipes, this one called out to me. Continue reading “Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins” →