Tunisian Braised White Beans With Charred Spinach
While traveling through NYC, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Chef Lior Lev Sercarz at his amazing spice shop, La...
Mushroom Stock
I created this amazingly delicious mushroom stock, to get that yummy umami flavor, (the 5th taste sensation) as a substitution for...
Chilled Kaffir Lime Melon Soup
Summertime calls for a refreshing chilled soup. As I peered at my beautiful Kaffir lime tree, I noticed little Kaffir limes...
Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho
This popular soup from the Andalusian area of Spain, mostly known, now for being served cold, has many different influences from...
Chickpea and Red Lentil Salad with Lebanese Hummus Sauce
This recipe is inspired by Alain Ducasse, one of the most famous chefs in the entire world. You’ll understand why, when...
Vegetable stock for Bitter Greens
I’m obsessed with Alfred Portale! He is one of my very favorite chefs. His restaurant, Gotham Bar & Grill, in NYC,...
Indian Spiced Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard
There are many exquisite recipes from NYC Chef Alfred Portale. This Lentil soup is one of them. The Indian spices make...