Pesto Latkes: From Scott Saunders

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Winner of the Multicultural Category – Latke Festival 2000 and 2001
 
Turns out, every year there is a Latkes Festival in Long Island – hosted by Robert Mummert (pictured below), the festival organizer.The festival has been going on for over 20 years – and they’ve featured latkes influenced by every culinary [...]

Asian Latkes with Soy Dipping Sauce

This is one I’ve never seen before: cabbage in latkes?!! But it actually sounds like it could be good – especially if you’re looking to switch it up a bit. 
This is a recipe from Rabbi Rachel Berenblat – you can find her blog here. Her recipe was featured in The Boston Globe, in 2006.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Fancy Shmancy Latkes – with Caviar, Lox and Dill Cream

“Pravda” in Russian, means “truth.” It’s also the name of the self-proclaimed “underground” caviar and vodka bar in NYC on Lafayette, made famous by Sex and the City. Aside from all that, they make a mean “crispy potato pancake” with smoked salmon (a.k.a. ‘lox’) and sour cream. Check out their website here.

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Zalabia: Middle-Eastern Chanukah Fritters in Syrup

As the Jewish holiday of Chanukah fast approaches (this year, it begins on the evening of Tuesday December 4th), recipes for latkes and other deep-fried delicacies will abound. Here is a recipe from our favorite – Claudia Roden – for “Zalabia” – deep-fried yummies, which she writes are from Egypt.

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Farro and Roasted Butternut Squash

 Please check out a favorite blog of mine: 101 cookbooks.com. In a big rush today – but wishing all the Americans (and Canadians in America) a Happy Thanksgiving!
Farro and Roasted Butternut Squash
If you are pressed for time, opt for a lightly or semi-pearled farro (actually easier to find in some places), which will cut the [...]

Beet Salad with Feta, Orange and Mint

This is a recipe from Alfred Portale’s Simple Pleasures. It’s a perfect autumnal salad that brings in some packed, fresh and almost summery flavor to it. Delicious.

You can also find the recipe online here.

Building Your Culinary Library: James Beard Foundation’s Top 20

Celebrating 20 years of the James Beard Foundation, the Book Awards committee has just released a Top 20 list for must-have cookbooks. There’s a range from Julia Child to Mark Bittman, from Chinese and Mexican to Italian.

This is a good list to keep on hand, when you’re looking to get some inspiration…. Here’s the [...]

An Absolute Must!: Rachel & Louis’ Apple Cake

I wrote not long ago, that I was pining for the Puopolo’s Pesto recipe. Well….I got it. And let me just say – it was worth waiting for (and lived up to the hype!) I need to be born Italian in my next life. In any case, I am sworn to secrecy (Louis is serious [...]

Fancy Bourekas: Phyllo Triangles with Basil, Zucchini & Pine Nuts

This recipe is for when you have a little bit of time on your hands – and I promise, it’s worth every second. If you haven’t worked with phyllo dough before, remember that patience is a virtue. I used olive oil instead of butter – and much less than the recipe called for. A [...]

Sweet Potatoes with Lime and Cilantro

This one is care of Jessica Monty of Bikram Yoga NYC. It’s easy to make, healthy and delicious. Perfect for the upcoming US Thanksgiving – or just a cold Canadian winter day.
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Enjoy!
 
Sweet Potatoes with Lime and Cilantro:
This recipe is an eye-operner for those who find [...]