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Dove’s Luncheonette Red Potato and Shishito Pepper Hash We sat in a Chicago luncheonette Sipping a Mexican cola And snapping pics as the countertops were bussed His style was lusty, drawing inspiration from bygone diners It was bold and gutsy (a nod to Hall & Oates) The 41-stool luncheonette sits next to the Damen “L” Station in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. A gem of … Continue reading “Dove’s Luncheonette Crispy Breakfast Hash”
Our Best Passover Menu and Tips For Serving We’ll be hosting our 16th Annual Passover Seder and dinner on April 10th at sundown. I’ve been flying back to Chicago for the past 16 years to cook Passover dinner for family and friends at the lovely home of my brother and sister-in-law. When they married in 2001, … Continue reading “Our Best Passover Menu and Tips For Serving”
Chicken Soup with Exotic Saffron Matzoh Balls I’m preparing Chicken Soup in memory of my Nana and in celebration of the Jewish New Year. And of course, my chicken soup for the High Holy Days will include matzoh balls. These saffron matzoh balls are richly-colored and exotic-tasting. The bright metallic flavor of saffron conjures up … Continue reading “Chicken Soup with Exotic Saffron Matzoh Balls”
Carrot Top Pesto Remember when the checker at the supermarket would ask if you would like her to remove the tops from your carrots? With one swift twist, those unruly tops were separated from the orange roots, and unceremoniously placed in the trash can at her feet. What took us so long to realize that … Continue reading “Carrot Top Pesto”
Silere Merino Lamb Loin Fillets Mustard Seed Sauce, Cannellini Beans Pickled Fennel, Carrot, Parsnip Cilantro, Mint, Borage Are you up for an adventure? Come with me on a virtual culinary trip to New Zealand. Our voyage of discovery takes us to the South Island where we climb high up in the Southern Alps. As we … Continue reading “A Virtual Merino Lamb Adventure in New Zealand”