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Protein Rich Pita Pizzas

Protein Rich, Personal Pita Pizzas

July 22, 2012 | 12 Comments

I didn’t enjoy the movie Eat, Pray, Love.  I don’t think I saw the whole thing, in fact I recall being pleased that our viewing was interrupted by a visitor at the door or a...

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Barbeque, as I found out the hard way, is more than hot dogs and hamburgers cooked outdoors over a disposable grill.  When I was growing up, the height of summer was marked by a drive...

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Slow Cooked Jackfruit BBQ [Vegan]

July 10, 2012 | 12 Comments

Each Wednesday, after visiting the Farmers Market, my wife and a friend visit the international market to stock up on raw coconuts, whole cumin seeds, hot sauce and other exotic ingredients household staples that we...

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This week’s menu didn’t quite go to plan. We went from intimate “one-pot” dinner to cooking for ten, plus kids and I thank our freezer for defrosting mid-week for the feast we’re going to enjoy...

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Spicy Beef and Chocolate Stew

April 10, 2012 | 0 Comments

If you’re familiar with the holiday of Pesach (Passover) then you know just how tiring the preparation for the week-long holiday can be.   Add buying a house to the mix and you’ll have an idea as...

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I was looking to do something new with my brisket.  There was nothing wrong with my briskets up until now, but there’s was nothing outstanding either.  They were good fresh from the oven and borderline over-cooked the...

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I was so eager to post this, the chili is still cooking!

Chili Con Carne – Inspired by Jamie Oliver

January 17, 2012 | 2 Comments

MAY 2013 Update This recipe has been simplified and revised. Please see my updated post for this chili con carne recipe. About 18 months ago, friends of mine from London visited our Jerusalem home and...

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Polenta Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie with Black Beans

December 20, 2011 | 10 Comments

It’s the first night of  chanukah and as I drove home from work I realized I hadn’t really planned dinner for the party of four that were joining us to eat.  Last night I made...

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