So I had made a batch of preserved lemons a few months back and ever since have been contemplating what to do with them? Any suggestions?? You would think if one was going to go through all the trouble of preserving lemons, they would have a plan in mind for them. Alas, I did not. … Continue Reading
Fava beans or ful in Arabic. Ful Medames or ful mudammas (my spell checker keeps wanting to change ful to fun) are slow-simmered [dried] fava beans stirred with olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. It’s a common dish throughout the Middle East. In Egypt, ful medames is practically the national dish, sold in restaurants, ful … Continue Reading
I just want to crawl up with a good book and a soul-warming, comforting bowl of moong dal, and hibernate until the weather turns warm. Something about Indian dal that is so appealing and soothing — the complex combination of spices, chiles, and herbs completely resonates with me. This moong bean (split and hulled/skinned) dal … Continue Reading
Somewhere along the way I discovered yuzu and yuzu kosho. Yuzu, an ever-fragrant and utterly aromatic, unique Japanese citrus that looks a bit like a lemon (or a lime, when unripe) with large seeds, yet has a taste all its own. Yuzu kosho, a spicy condiment made from yuzu zest. Traditionally, yuzu kosho is made … Continue Reading
I’m not usually this ahead of the game. Still a week out from Thanksgiving and am already menu planning. Typically, I’m trying to figure this out the day before or the day of. Organization is not my forte. From a food standpoint, Thanksgiving is all about the turkey (and giving thanks, of course). For me, … Continue Reading
