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Sourdough Fococcia

The Very Best Focaccia Recipe If you have your sourdough starter handy, enjoy this wonderful focaccia recipe from King Arthur Flour, my...

Winter Borscht

A Simple Beet Soup Recipe from Veselka in the East Village I wish my Bubbe were around to see me making borscht in my new house with the...

Butternut squash soup with browned butter

A dish inspired by Chef Thomas Keller. I know nothing about squash, but the local bounty on display here in Pound Ridge was something to...

Mike's hot honey brussels sprouts

A very Brooklyn-y side dish Roasted brussels sprouts are a signature item on many menus at my favorite Brooklyn restaurants. They may...

Smoky Marinated Feta

A middle eastern flavor bomb to delight your salads and toasties My sister gifted me the most beautiful treat for my birthday: a...

The Simple Challah

An unfussy challah recipe for the newbie baker Challah is a traditional braided bread brought to us from Europe that is easy to make and...

The Best Hummus

Creamy, silky, smooth hummus I just hosted a middle eastern feast this past weekend and couldn't miss the opportunity to make my own...

Crispy Herby Falafel

The only falafel recipe you will ever need! Falafel tastes wonderful and is vegan, so we should make it. The common link between all of...

Chicken Adobo with Braised Peppercorns

The famously spectacular and surprisingly simple Filipino dish should be next up on your hit list. Stop everything you're doing and make...

Harissa Shakshuka with Toasted Challah Bread

My take on one of NYC's favorite brunch dishes. Ten years ago, I was first introduced to this dish by my cousin in Israel. This recipe is...