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Tahini Udon with Charred Eggplant
Everyone growing up in my hometown of Cresskill has eaten at Hanami. A Japanese and Chinese restaurant right in the middle of town. Till this day, it’s the only non-pizza or bagel place.* They would...
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Honey Lavender Sesame Toast
Ok! I promise, this is the last recipe using tahini paste for a bit now. Toast. It’s a trend. Just hop on board. It’s a good train to be riding on. I just find it funny that it is trending. Wasn’t...
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Paprika White Wine Bucatini
I’m never cooking pasta in water again. This one pot pasta is insanely luxurious and easy for a dish that basically has 6 ingredients. The pasta cooks almost like a risotto in a combination of white...
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Pecan Banana Matzo Pancakes
Even if you don’t celebrate Passover, you need to make these!!! But if you are celebrating, this is a great recipe for a nice brunch while you’re keeping kosher. I wish I had the will power, but I do...
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BIBB LETTUCE SALAD WITH GOCHUGARU BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
As you know by now, I love Korean food. So when I wanted to make a spicy and tangy buttermilk blue cheese dressing for a fresh salad, gochugaru just popped into my thoughts. Its a coarsely ground...
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Creamy Boursin Spring Pasta
When I was in high school, my best friend and I decided to cook a spring dinner for our boyfriends. I know, cute. The only thing was that we had never attempted making more than just some Kraft...
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Tahini Dirty Blondies
I like blondies… a lot. More than any brownie on earth. And if you add peanut butter to that blondie… I. Could. Just. Die. I have been forbidden from making blondies at home because I will take down a...
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Avocado & Egg Toast with Aleppo Oil
Life after Game of Thrones finale. It’s sad and empty. I’m left questioning my existence. So many thoughts. So many new questions that won’t be answered until a year from now. This is not a feeling I...
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Everything Bagel Spice Toast
I need an intervention. I’m putting everything bagel spice on all the things. In my new book, (enter plug here: hitting shelves October 13th), I’ve made everything challah, everything garlic knots for...
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Olive Tapenade Spaghetti
One of my best friends thinks that I’m Italian. Maybe it was because I made rigatoni Bolognese during my first cottage weekend spent with her. Maybe it’s because I really enjoy feeding everyone. Maybe...
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Mushroom & Spinach Breakfast Skillet
It’s Saturday morning in Toronto. The first thing I think about as I open my eyes is, “Wow. I’m hung-over.” Then second thing is, “I want brunch… and now.” If you live in Toronto, you know that...
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Chicken Curry Fried Rice
If you have been following my blog, you will know my absolute favorite go-to recipe for a weeknight meal. It’s my dad’s chicken curry recipe. I know I’ve gotten a few of my friends putting into their...
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Oreo Pretzel Chocolate Salami
This is by far the easiest, and most delicious, no-bake dessert you’ll make. Now, it is called a “salami” but do not be fooled, it is a dessert. And no, there is no meat in this baby. I can’t help but...
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Tuna Toast with Chermoula
I’m re-watching some of the episodes of Mind of a Chef. Particularly the ones with Gabrielle Hamilton. She’s fantastic. If you haven’t yet, read her book Blood, Bones & Butter, you better get on...
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Red Pepper and Mushroom Skillet
Valentine’s Day falls on Sunday this year. My favorite time of the week is always Sunday morning. Tas and I like taking our time and enjoying the moment on Sundays. We stay in bed a bit longer than...
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Fennel & Radish Fattoush
I taught my first cooking class!! Cook’s Warehouse in East Cobb, Atlanta hosted me for my first Modern Israeli Cooking Cookbook class. I had a great time and everyone there did too. It may have taken...
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Pickled Ramps w. Aleppo & Ramp Butter
Managed to grab the last bunch of ramps at the farmers market. I’m pretty proud of myself. Especially because people go crazy as soon as they see ramps. It’s the quintessential spring vegetable. I...
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Matza & Labne Toasts
Sometimes I prefer matza to bread. Keyword there is sometimes. It’s basically just a giant cracker with endless possibilities. So instead of my usual toast snacks I’ll have during the week, when...
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Overnight Tahini Oats
I do not photograph well. It’s a disease. My eyeballs start crossing, my cheeks tighten, my lip contorts, and you can visibly see my muscles contract. If I cover half of my face or if I just don’t...
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Hawaij Fish Sandwich
Fithandwich. Brioche bun, Lay’s® Salt & Vinegar chippes, hawaij-spiced grilled mahi-mahi, tahini slaw. That is all. Jokes. I’ll tell you about hawaij and this great tahini slaw. Yas. Tahini...
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