For many, Tabbouleh is an acquired taste. A staffer convinced me at one point that Americans would be more likely to appreciate a less green Tabbouleh, so we added lots more cracked wheat. Now I prefer the more traditional version with lots
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Two cuisines have inspired my cooking, first with vegetarianism and now with veganism: Middle Eastern and Indian. I have much more experience with Middle Eastern food since I have not only visited there but have had many Middle Eastern friends who shared
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Cauliflower is moving onto the list of “superfoods” these days, but it has always been a favorite part of dishes in the Middle East. I love this spicy chickpea dish with cauliflower. I picked up the recipe on the internet — I
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Back: Kefta. Front, L to R: Cauliflower & Zucchini Salad, Spinach Salad, Moroccan Carrot Salad. Center: Harif / Harissa. Red Lentil Kefta is one of my favorite foods! Kefta are typically made with cracked wheat and shaped into ovals. They may contain meat
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Harif (Hebrew – means “sharp”) or Harissa (Arabic) is our Red Hot Sauce. Chili Arbol gives it its red color. It is fiery but flavorful. I make my sauce in a VitaMix, which blends it a little more than the traditional methods,
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I made and offered two hot sauces when I started in the food business: Z’hug and Harif. For those who like it hot, either of these sauces is a wonderful accompaniment to a meal. Gutturals are difficult for Americans. Staff and customers came
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Water Challah or Berches was a weekly tradition in my home. Spelt water challah is a little newer, no longer every week but whenever I can.
Moroccan Carrot Salad is a traditional Shabbat salad among my friends in West Rogers Park, and I got into the habit of making it weekly.
I created this chili many years ago when I wanted a delicious veggie (actually vegan) chili. I used my “Moroccan Salsa,” otherwise known as Matboukha, for the tomato base. A chef friend who worked with me helped me convert the recipe so
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Black Bean Soup – great in winter when you want something warm and substantial when you come in from the cold … or before you go out into it!