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Last week we reviewed Leah Koenig’s The Jewish Cookbook, and we’ve already shared a fantastic recipe for Moroccan Flaky Chicken and Almond Pie

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Last week we reviewed Leah Koenig’s The Jewish Cookbook, and we’ve already shared a fantastic recipe for Moroccan Flaky Chicken and Almond Pie

Today, we give you another recipe from the book, Yeasted Pumpkin Bread. Yeasted Pumpkin Bread Sephardi Jews traditionally eat foods made with pumpkin and squash on Rosh Hashanah, when they hold symbolic significance. Jewish traders also played a major role in spreading the New World gourd across the Mediterranean during the time of Columbus, and Sephardi cuisine continues to utilize pumpkin in many baked goods, jams, and other dishes today. This tender, gently spiced bread, called pan de calabaza, can be shaped in a spiral for Rosh Hashanah, baked in a loaf pan, or formed into rolls. But this recipe’s sunset-colored...

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20 Best and Coolest Metal Cloth Racks

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20 Best and Coolest Metal Cloth Racks

  GYMNLJY Creative Stainless steel Multifunction Hanger Metal Clothes rack Iron pants rack£¨pack of 10£ , whiteGYMNLJY Creative Stainless steel Multifunction Hanger Metal Clothes rack Iron pants rack£¨pack of 10£ , white - Conserves space and organizes your closet. Adjustable hook allows you to hang it anywhere-clothesline, shower curtain rod, garment rack or shelf. Multi-function hanger, perfect for clothes, suit, jacket, scarves, shawls, belts, bra and tie. Sturdy and not easy to be out of shape. Super-slim design, compact and sturdy maximize closet space.   Stainless Steel Clothes Drying Rack – Folding Portable Metal Hanger is Collapsible to Save Space to...

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Today I have for you my all-time favorite vegetable Manakeesh variety, tomato and onion Man’ouche! Man’ouche is the singular version of the word Manakeesh

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Today I have for you my all-time favorite vegetable Manakeesh variety, tomato and onion Man’ouche! Man’ouche is the singular version of the word Manakeesh

In Arabic, this “man’ouche” is known as “Banadoura w basal man’2oushe” which translates to tomato and onion flatbread. Manakeesh are a very popular Levantine dish consisting of a flatbread topped with a variety of possible toppings such as this tomato and onion mixture, za’atar herb mixture, cheese, or keshek. I shared my za’atar and cheese Manakeesh recipe last year and it proved to be quite popular, as it is actually the second most popular recipe on my blog! Almost every bakery in Lebanon starts selling them very early in the morning, as they are a very popular breakfast food. They...

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Best Coat Hanging Hook out of top 21

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Best Coat Hanging Hook out of top 21

  uxcell Stainless Steel Household Self-adhesive Towel Coat Hanging Hook Hanger 6pcs Silver Toneuxcell Stainless Steel Household Self-adhesive Towel Coat Hanging Hook Hanger 6pcs Silver Tone - Perfect solution if you do not want holes in your walls, easy to apply and remove. Easy to use, just peel off the cover starting from the bulge, then put the hook on smooth and clean surface. Work well on any smooth surface, paint, wood, tile and more. Affordable way to decorate and organize your home, school and office. No need to nail and drill. Not recommended for painted wall.   Plastic Wall Door Mount...

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Tortas de Carnitas

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Tortas de Carnitas

Possibly the most interesting sandwiches in the world, Mexican tortas combine boldly seasoned elements in a way that achieves both complexity and a certain delicacy. This recipe is from my very dear friend Roberto Santibañez, chef/owner of Fonda. Friendship aside, my critical side knows that he cooks the best Mexican food outside Mexico, bar none. Makes 4 tortas 4 Teleras, see below 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to spreading consistency 1/2 cup Refried Black Beans, see below 1/2 batch Carnitas, see below, warm but not red hot 4 paper-thin slices white or red onion, peeled but left intact 4 slices...

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