Raise your hand if you buy quinoa in bulk and still can't seem to keep up with demand. Rice is falling out of favor as one of our primary starches (pasta still rules) as quinoa slowly takes its place. Quinoa hasn't missed a beat fitting in my weekly menu. In our family of two, fish, roasted ... Read More
Saffron Rice with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
I'm very happy to share this post with you today. My friend, Faith Gorsky, of An Edible Mosaic has just released her first cookbook : An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair (Nov. 6, 2012, Tuttle Publishing). This post is part of her official book launch party and we ... Read More
Yam and Apple Casserole with Citrus Sauce
Okay, I realize that Thanksgiving is over. If your refrigerator looks anything like mine--overflowing with leftovers--you may not exactly be clamoring to read about yet another Thanksgiving dish. I understand, believe me. Besides the traditional Thanksgiving menu I prepared, the rest of my ... Read More