Recipes and Stories
For some, summer is evoked by the smell of hot dogs on the grill or...
Even those of us who cook for a living resort to takeout now and then,...
As soon as the sun comes out, fattoush starts flying out of the deli. It...
January means football season and the big lead up to Super Bowl LVI. Nachos always...
One of the best parts of working in this business is that I always have...
Grilling is one of my favorite ways to cook and I extend the grilling season...
My mother is famous for this salad, which she makes year-round for parties. It is the centerpiece of our annual Memorial Day picnic -- perfect for long holiday weekends like Labor Day, too!
Traditional Brooklyn-style cheesecake is indulgent but so heavy and rich. Blending the cream cheese filling with labneh, a super-thick yogurt product, lightens the batter and gives it a nice tang without losing any of that creamy decadence. This recipe is in the Nutty chapter of Flavors of the Sun.
When I started this book project in 2017 I expected it to take a year. We're now in 2021 so you do the math. This book is truly a labor of love. From its inception to now, this magical collaboration has finally come to life for me. Growing up with all of these amazing ingredients at our store, I am thrilled to get the chance to share the many recipes and tips I have learned along the way.