Roast Chicken, South African-Style
This adaptation of Katie Osrin’s roast chicken - a family favorite - includes potatoes, apples, and ginger.
Bubele, Modern-Style
A reader once asked me to help re-create her grandmother’s recipe for bubele, a matzah meal fritter similar to chremslach.
Curried Lentils and Vegetables
In the 17th through 19th centuries, British, Dutch, and Portuguese traders sailing the Spice Route made a mandatory stop in the Moluccas (Spice Islands) for nutmeg, mace, and cloves; and Sri Lanka and the Malabar Coast (on the southwestern tip of India) for their exclusively grown Malabar cinnamo
Sate Manis (Indonesian Skewered Meat)
Sate is the schwarma of Indonesia. Skewers of marinated meat cubes are favorite street and snack foods in Jakarta. This delicious recipe fuses Near and Far East ingredients.
Grilled Fish with Spice Rub
To create a little excitement on your grill, add a spice rub that captures the tantalizing taste of the Near East.
Middle Eastern Cucumber Pickles
Thai Basil-Jalapeño Pesto
I created the following pesto recipe out of necessity: I had a bumper crop of Thai basil in my garden and didn't want any of it to go to waste. The pesto contains no butter or cheese, is sharp and tangy, and has a subtle Asian flavor. Toss with pasta or a favorite vegetable.
Italian Marinated Roasted Red Bell Peppers
1654 Barley Salad
This recipe was created in 2005 in celebration of the 350th anniversary of Jews in America – inspired by gardening techniques practiced in Plymouth, MA.