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!
Reader Favorites
- Preserved Lemons, Ottolenghi-style
- Apricot Preserves - Small Batch Recipe
- Savory Matzo Farfel Kugel for Passover
- Kalbi Marinade for Korean Short Ribs
- Homemade Stuffing Cubes -- A Simple Way to Elevate your Thanksgiving Meal
- Cranberry Orange Jam: A Simple Staple for the Holiday Season
- Vegetable Wellington: An Elegant Vegetarian Entree for your Holiday Meals
- Jewish Brisket with a Sweet and Tangy Braising Sauce
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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!
Get ready for Passover!
Here are all of my tried and true Passover favorites. Let's get prepping!
- Matzo Nachos with Leftover Brisket (Vegetarian Option)
- Dairy Free Macaroons with Macadamia Nuts, Lime and Chocolate
- Honey Almond Cake (Tishpishti) with Citrus Syrup
- Matzo Granola for Passover or Anytime!
- Braised Beef Brisket with Tsimmes
- Cheese Latkes: Crispy Cottage Cheese Pancakes
- Passover Desserts: Dairy Free Truffles
- Apricot Jam Chicken
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