My cooking reflects my family’s Jewish/Hawaiian/Korean heritage and my love for Middle Eastern ingredients. Recipes range from challah and babka to Hawaiian family favorites like kalbi (Korean short ribs) to my personal passion for pomegranates and preserved lemons!
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- Ottolenghi Preserved Lemons: A Tangy, Zippy Must-Have Kitchen Staple
- Rose Harissa - a Smoky, Spicy Kitchen Condiment with Magical Floral Notes
- Apricot Preserves - Small Batch Recipe
- Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
- Kalbi Marinade for Korean Short Ribs
- Vegetable Wellington: An Elegant Vegetarian Entree for your Holiday Meals
- Sangrita - What Makes Tequila Completo!
- Portuguese Sausage, Rice, and Eggs, Hawaiian-style!
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Pomegranate Molasses Recipes
Transform your cooking with this deeply flavorful condiment. Use it from breakfast to dessert and every meal in between!
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Preserved Lemon Recipes
Citrus may be seasonal but preserved lemons are available all year round!
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About Beth
Hi! I’m Beth Lee - cookbook author, recipe developer, and preserved lemon lover - living in sunny Silicon Valley. In 2010, I realized I prefer pita chips to computer chips and started this blog. My family is a mix of Jewish/Hawaiian/Korean heritage and my food reflects our diversity. My virtual kitchen is always open. Stop by for a nosh and chat!
Rosh Hashanah Recipes
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- Instant Pot Brisket: Fast and Flavorful for the Jewish Holidays
- Easy Challah Recipe with a Hint of Citrus
- Chocolate Rugelach with Apricot Jam and Currants
- Roasted Delicata Squash with Pomegranate Molasses and Date Syrup
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