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      • Bresse Chicken Thigh stuffed with Foie Gras and Braised in chicken and truffle Broth
      • Cornish Hen stuffed with Israeli couscous and tomato and pepper ragout
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      • Slow-Roasted Salmon with Harissa
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      • A Simple Hamin Recipe
      • Chopped Liver
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      • PERFECT HUMMUS
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      • Traditional bean soup recipe (Fasolada)
      • Yemeni Chicken Soup with Hawaij
      • Yemeni Chicken Soup with Hawaij
      • Zucchini, Bulgur and Feta Fritters
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      • Mahane Yahuda Vegetable Curry
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      • Beetroot Soup with Black Cumin
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      • Sea Bass with tahini, eggplant and a chick pea ragout
      • Sea bass and beetroot carpaccio with mirin and miso vinaigrette
    • Foie Gras
      • Sautéed Duck Liver and Roasted Pumpkin on Rocket
      • Salt and spice cured foie gras
      • Foie Gras Figs
      • Foie Gras and apple “Tatin”
  • Travelogues
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    • A fisherman’s Lunch, Huizhou
    • Potatoes, Sausages and Beer
    • Potatoes, Sausages and Beer – Eastern European Street Food
    • Shuk Mahane Yahuda Jerusalem
    • Shenzhen – A Chinese Cuisine Melting Pot
      • Hakka Lunch
      • Mao Jia Hunan Restaurant Shenzhen
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    • New Wines from an Ancient Land – Adam S. Montefiore
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    • Cafe Marco a La Carte (Marco Polo Shenzhen)
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Category Archives: Cuisines of the World

Hummus…a recipe for peace?…

August 16, 2020 in Cuisines of the World, Culinary rants, Markets Leave a comment

It has been said that food is a great equalizer, but food has also been the catalyst for many a conflict and wars have even been fought over the origin of a national dish.  While some food conflicts were wacky and harmless, others actually were responsible for change. Sometimes, food wars were caused by misunderstandings; … Continue reading →

CHOPPED FRIED “GEFILTE” FISH BALLS

CHOPPED FRIED “GEFILTE” FISH BALLS

March 28, 2020 in Cuisines of the World, Culinary rants, Recipes Leave a comment

Still in lock down and thinking ahead to pesach (Passover) in about 2 weeks and what we will be able to prepare for the table. Chopped and fried gefilte fish, was a frequent feature on our family menu. This version of fish balls is unique to the English Jewish tradition and seems to have evolved … Continue reading →

Asian Fish Ball Soup with Hand Made Noodles

Asian Fish Ball Soup with Hand Made Noodles

March 25, 2020 in Cuisines of the World 3 Comments

The art of transforming pounded fish flesh into those mysterious little balls of deliciousness deserves our attention even though they are a bit of a bitch to make. One can always buy the MSG laden frozen ones from the local Asian Store freezer section but homemade is always more satisfying and since we do have … Continue reading →

Spiced Split Pea Soup with Garlic Pita Croutons

Spiced Split Pea Soup with Garlic Pita Croutons

March 22, 2020 in Cuisines of the World, Recipes Leave a comment

While we are at home more than usual because of the covid-19 virus, it’s important to stock up on foods that will give us the right balance of  fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It also means shopping for food that will last for a protracted period of time — Let’s hope we will not be … Continue reading →

Grey Mullet Piquanté

Grey Mullet Piquanté

March 14, 2020 in Cuisines of the World, Recipes Leave a comment

Grey Mullet or Buri as it is called here in Israel ( בורי )  is one of my all-time favorite fish for intensive cooking.  This robust fish suits a myriad of cooking methods, sauté, baked, grilled and especially fantastic when minced for fish cakes. Flavor wise grey mullet has herby and earthy flavor that invites … Continue reading →

REDISCOVERING SHUK HATIKVA (MARKET)

REDISCOVERING SHUK HATIKVA (MARKET)

March 7, 2020 in Cuisines of the World, Markets, Travel 1 Comment

Tel Aviv’s Hatikva Market is a culinary gem waiting to be discovered. One of the last authentic markets in Tel Aviv and the best places to sample  incredible products and delicious ethnic dishes. Unlike the trendy Carmel Market in Central Tel Aviv or the equally ubiquitous Shuk Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem, Hatikvah Market is still … Continue reading →

A raw deal…

April 18, 2015 in Cuisines of the World, Culinary rants Leave a comment

Raw-meat dishes can be found in most ethnic and national cuisines — the Vietnamese bo tai chanh , a  mix between beef tartare and ceviche with lightly grilled, almost raw beef doused in citrus and served with slices of red onions, fresh herbs, chopped peanuts and crispy rice chips. Ethiopian  kifto and gored gored, Lebanese kibbeh … Continue reading →

An Ode to a Meat Ball

February 28, 2015 in Cuisines of the World 1 Comment

OK so it isn’t the sexiest food in the world but who doesn’t love a meatball? Or for that matter any kind of ground meat, fish, poultry etc spiced up, flavored, fried, casseroled, stewed or grilled? Satisfyingly delicious and probably one of the most enjoyable things you can eat. Truth be known there are few … Continue reading →

Goulash…A winter’s Tale

December 2, 2014 in Cuisines of the World 2 Comments

The autumn has passed and the first heavy rains have arrived. The leaves start to fall and the temperatures begin to drop and the winter chill and shorter days set in. This is when my thoughts turn to slow braised, hearty meat stews and the absolute prince of stews is goulash. I first became familiar … Continue reading →

Ground or minced…what’s the beef?

October 11, 2014 in Cuisines of the World, Culinary rants Leave a comment

Most every budding chef’s or home cook’s first attempts with meat cooking usually involves some sort of minced or ground beef dish. Whether it’s a first attempt at “spag bog”, chili con carne or meat loaf minced beef is, after chicken, the preferred protein for beginners but strangely enough still seems to get a bad … Continue reading →

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Past Posts

  • Hummus…a recipe for peace?… August 16, 2020
  • The Ambiguous Joys and Mysteries of Jewish Cuisine August 11, 2020
  • Ghost Kitchens……a Manifestation of the Future July 28, 2020
  • FOOD FOR THOUGHT– THE GASTRONOMIC FUTURE ….MAYBE! July 4, 2020
  • DINING IN A CHANGED WORLD AND THE DAY AFTER April 19, 2020
  • CHOPPED FRIED “GEFILTE” FISH BALLS March 28, 2020
  • Asian Fish Ball Soup with Hand Made Noodles March 25, 2020
  • Spiced Split Pea Soup with Garlic Pita Croutons March 22, 2020
  • HOME ALONE WITH A PANDEMIC PANTRY March 19, 2020
  • Grey Mullet Piquanté March 14, 2020
  • An Ode to a Meat Ball March 8, 2020
  • REDISCOVERING SHUK HATIKVA (MARKET) March 7, 2020
  • A raw deal… April 18, 2015
  • An Ode to a Meat Ball February 28, 2015
  • Goulash…A winter’s Tale December 2, 2014

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