Jerusalem Meatballs: Lamb & Pine Nut or Turkey & Zucchini
byThe fantastic Jerusalem cookbook is now over 5 years old but we keep finding ourselves turning to it again and again. Maybe it’s due to our…
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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,…
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…
Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine at Yemen Cafe
byAtlantic Avenue, the main thoroughfare forming the border between Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, has long been home to a sizable collection of…
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…
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…
Middle Eastern Mezzes: Harissa, Pomegranate Tahini, and Beet & Za’atar Relish
byEntertaining over New Years? Skip the guac and salsa and make a mezze platter with these crowd-pleasing, beautifully colored, and delicious Middle Eastern-inspired spreads:…
Smoky Baba Ghanoush
byBaba ghanoush, the smoky, eggplant cousin of hummus, is perfect for your outdoor BBQs this summer. While not as quick to make as its…
Beyond the Five Boroughs: The Foods of Detroit
bySt. Louis Ribs at Slows; Ceviche Tostada at Taqueria Lupitas; Crepe at Good Girls Go to Paris; Shawarma at Al-Ameer Detroit is a fascinating…