My dear friend and amazing chef Alon Shaya invited me along on a trip to Israel with the equally amazing chefs Mike Solomonov and Ashley Christensen. Preparing for the trip, I wanted to research the Holy Land and its food, so when I hit the ground, I had a grasp on what I could expect. […]
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Stuart’s Irish Yankee Mac and Cheese
I suppose this dish reflects my personality—after living in the United States for so many years, I’ve truly become an Irish Yank! This version of mac and cheese blends my two homes, with Irish dairy in a classic American dish.
Radicchio Salad with Raspberries, Radishes, Prosciutto, and Raspberry Champagne Vinaigrette
The sweet raspberry champagne vinaigrette adds a retro pink touch to the colors and textures of this beautiful salad. The bitter radicchio and sweet raspberries contrast with the peppery radishes and salty prosciutto for a really dynamic flavor combination.
Chorizo with Clams and Rice
Everyone knows how much I love paella–but this is even better. The dish is a traditional northern Spanish clam dish where the rice is almost soupy. No socarrat here! The secret is to steam the fresh clams separately before adding them to the rice. Be sure to reserve the cooking liquid from the clams to […]
Faith Buys a Spiralizer to Make Zucchini ‘Spaghetti’ with Chile & Lemon
We kept saying we don’t need a spiralizer, the little hand-held device you twist to turn a variety of vegetables into faux pasta noodles. We said that until we tried an inexpensive spiralizer from Oxo and in two minutes made long thin curly strands of zucchini. Looked like pasta. With the sauce, tasted like pasta […]
Shrimp Curry with Cauliflower
When I was growing up in Bombay, this was a very common lunch dish at our house. Once Barkha and I had kids and I began to serve it in our own home, I quickly realized why it’s such a great family meal. Adults appreciate the excellent taste of the mild, tender cauliflower and sweet, […]
