Jerusalem’s Roasted Chicken with Clementines and Arak
byLike many home cooks, I have acquired a number of cookbooks over the years, most of which gather dust. But over and over again,…
Recipes
Grilled Garlic Basil Shrimp with Espelette Pepper
bySadly, summer is over. But you can eat a delicious summer meal, thanks to local hot-house grown tomatoes and herbs, all of which remain available…
Middle Eastern Spinach Salad with Dates & Almonds
byWhile exploring Atlantic Avenue’s Middle Eastern shops and restaurants, I kept coming back to my favorite Middle Eastern salad: the fatoosh salad. The highlight…
Scallop Carpaccio with Tomatoes, Pickled Shallots, and Thai Basil
byI am always appalled by scallop dishes at restaurants. Even the best seafood restaurants in New York charge well over $25 a plate for,…
Spicy Summer Squash and Sausage Stew
byHearty stews are more winter fare, of course (try our Vietnamese beef stew when it gets colder). But if you’re like me at farmer’s…
Middle Eastern Stuffed Eggplants with Lamb and Pine Nuts
byWe continue our exploration of the Jerusalem cookbook, Atlantic Avenue’s Middle Eastern shops, and, of course, the eggplant, with this fantastic recipe for stuffed…
Pasta with Ramps, Pea Shoots, and Poached Eggs
byAn early sign that Spring is here is the arrival of pea shoots in New York’s farmers markets. The delicate greens have such a…
Burnt Eggplant & Moghrabieh Soup
byWe have long taken advantage of Atlantic Avenue’s plentiful collection of Middle Eastern shops for our recipes. That is why we were delighted to…
Za’atar-Crusted Salmon with Tzatziki
byA trip to the Middle Eastern stores on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue yielded a large bag of za’atar, a traditional spice blend of thyme, sesame…
Hand-Made Moles from Puebla at El Maguey y la Tuna
byFish Tacos with Assorted Hand-Made Moles at El Maguey y la Tuna It’s always a great day when you find a restaurant dish that…