Monthly Archives: February 2010
Harissa Recipe
Posted on 11th of February, 2010 by Lévana
Harissa, a fiery pepper relish that originated in North Africa, invariably elicits the same placid comment from my brother Toby: “Mmm….Confiture!” For most of us, however, this condiment is no kin to jam and should be used sparingly. I don’t want a heartburn on my conscience! On the side, please:...
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Filed under: Condiments Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harissa Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Moroccan Recipes, Tchermoula Recipes
Chicken Tajine with Almonds and Prunes Recipe
Posted on 11th of February, 2010 by Lévana
A friendly warning: You will never be able to speak disparagingly about the lowly prune again after you have tasted this magnificent dish, so find something – or someone else to pick on! You might want to make this dish a day, or even two in advance. Just be sure...
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Filed under: Chicken Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Moroccan Recipes
Spinach Latkes with Green Goddess Sauce Recipe
Posted on 11th of February, 2010 by Lévana
Why wait until Chanukkah time for these treats? Make them anytime, and turn them into a complete main course: They are fun, quick and nutritious, and very easily made gluten-free. In fact I never bother to make them any other way! Ingredients: Vegetable oil for frying 1 medium onion, quartered...
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Filed under: Condiments Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Latka Recipes
Brownies Recipe with all the Fixings!
Posted on 11th of February, 2010 by Lévana
Pecan Brownies Here comes the timeless classic, the little black dress of your dessert repertoire. I whip them up at the drop of a hat: I am often asked to do just that, so I double the recipe and pour the batter into a (real please, not disposable) large cookie...
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Filed under: Chocolate Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher for Passover Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Passover Recipes
Corn Chowder Recipe. All Variations
Posted on 8th of February, 2010 by Lévana
A chowder almost always signals the presence of potatoes, and a hearty creamy-chunky texture. This one has an added appeal: a lovely pale yellow color. Make this soup only with fresh corn please, when it is tender and sweet. This soup packas a great flavor punch, and needs no help...
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Filed under: Chicken Recipes, Chowder Recipes, Corn Chowder Recipes, Dairy-Free Recipes, Fish Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Cooking Recipes, Kosher Fish Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Mock Crab Recipes, Recipes, Soup Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Cooking For Beginners Series Continues…
Posted on 6th of February, 2010 by Lévana
As I mentioned before, I am running this series yet again, in response to countless requests! The following demos are nothing short of your survival guide for eating well, in good health and in style, for every occasion and without stress whatsoever, and best of all, even if you have...
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Filed under: Kosher Cooking Classes
Some of My Favorite Smoothie Recipes!
Posted on 5th of February, 2010 by Lévana
None of the smoothie joints that have recently sprouted all over the city will whip up a smoothie as delicious, nutritious, inexpensive and quick as you will. The best part is, for the exact same amount of work you get not one but two, even three perfect smoothies. Why use...
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Filed under: Dairy Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Smoothie Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes, Video
Hope, Utopia, and Friendship in a Crowded Market
Posted on 5th of February, 2010 by Lévana
This is a must see! It is an opera performance in one of the most unlikely of places. On a day like any other, workers at Spanish food market break out in to song. A great demonstration of hope, utopia and friendship! Even if you do not understand the words,...
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Filed under: Food for Thought, Video
Book Signing This Sunday!
Posted on 5th of February, 2010 by Lévana
Please join me this Sunday at Yeshiva University’s SOY Seforim book sale where I will be signing copies of my cookbooks! Here are the details: What: Lévana Book Signing When: Sunday, February 7th 12pm-3pm Where: Yeshiva University SOY Sephorim 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, Suite BH116 Contact: 212-960-0156 For more information, visit...
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Filed under: Events

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