Jerusalem Mejadra

Jerusalem Mejadra

My bestie Lindsay is obsessed with this recipe; it's worthy of obsession. I tried this recipe for the first time in 2013 and practically sliced my finger off while cutting the onions with a mandolin. Needless to say I was too distracted by the emergency to fully enjoy the dish. 4 years later I've attempted it again--with delicious results! 

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Deep Fried Courgette Flowers ...stuffed with ricotta

Deep Fried Courgette Flowers ...stuffed with ricotta

When my parents took a much-anticipated trip to Italy in 2010, my mother came back with hundreds of culinary tales. I got stuck on a story of their visit to the Jewish Ghetto in Rome, where my mother was served courgette flowers, stuffed with ricotta and deep fried. I couldn't get this idea out of my head....

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Greek "Potato Salad" with Oregano and Whipped Feta

Greek "Potato Salad" with Oregano and Whipped Feta

I find traditional potato salad to be vile. Perhaps it's because I'm seriously anti-mayo and don't enjoy potatoes cold. There are so many variations on a classic potato salad, however, and here is one that uses yogurt instead of mayo, and is served hot with some gorgeous crispy roasted potatoes. 

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