A pilau is properly made with rice, and I had originally intended to make this a rice dish. Wife Jan though that rice would take too long to cook. Israeli couscous was invented as a rice substitute when the fledgling state of Israel could not import as much rice as people wanted. This could therefore be called “Israeli pilau.”
Karl’s Saag Pilau for Burning Man
Filed under California Fusion, Main Dishes, Vegetarian
Jan’s Ethno Breakfast has come around again. For the last one I had made 2 dozen Cajun deviled eggs. I did not want to make exactly the same thing again, so I thought I would make these Middle Eastern with za’atar.
Karl’s Za’atar Deviled Eggs
Filed under California Fusion, Side Dishes
Last week, I made what I thought was a fruit cobbler (fruit on the bottom). On further research, I found that I had made something closer to a tart (fruit on the top). I was planning to try making a cobbler again when my wife, Jan, said that she preferred the fruit on the top.
A Serving of
Karl’s Peach Pie Cobbler
Filed under California Fusion
The kids are not coming over this weekend, so it is just the three of us for dinner. Sundays have been restricted lately because of Miriam’s diet, so I could make something with tomatoes, garlic and onions. When I suggested cioppino Jan was all for it.
Karl’s Simple Cioppino
Filed under California Fusion, Main Dishes, Seafood, Soups
I needed a starch dish to go with my ham steak and coleslaw for a week night dinner. I wanted something that would be quick and easy, so I decided to use orzo—instead of rice. To keep things interesting, I chose to spice it up with za’atar.
Karl’s Za’atar Orzo
Filed under California Fusion, Pasta, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
I am making middle Eastern lamb for Sunday and I would usually do a tomato and cucumber salad to go with it. However, Miriam is off of onions, garlic, and (mostly) tomatoes. I am discovering new things to pair with cucumbers in a salad.
Karl’s Marinated Artichoke, Cucumber, and Orange Salad
Filed under California Fusion, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Nephew Braden is coming to Sunday dinner. When Miriam told him about my New York Style pizzas he expressed interest. I learned to make New York style pizza crusts a few weeks ago. Each batch makes enough dough for 2-3 pizzas. To keep things interesting, I usually make each one differently. In addition to an artichoke and feta pizza with a za’atar sauce, I made a pepperoni pizza and an apple and prosciutto pizza. This recipe is written as if I was making them all the same.
Karl’s New York Style Za’atar Pizza
with Roasted Artichokes and Feta
Filed under California Fusion, Main Dishes, Sauces and Spices
Nephew Braden is coming to Sunday dinner. When Miriam told him about my New York Style pizzas he expressed interest. I learned to make New York style pizza crusts a few weeks ago. Each batch makes enough dough for 2-3 pizzas. To keep things interesting, I usually make each one differently.
Karl’s New York Style Za’atar Ricotta Pizza
with Apple and Prosciutto
Filed under California Fusion, Main Dishes, Pork, Sauces and Spices
Nephew Braden is coming to Sunday dinner. When Miriam told him about my New York Style pizzas he expressed interest. I decided that I wanted a salad to go with it.
Karl’s Chopped Vegetable Salad
Filed under California Fusion, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Daughter Miriam is coming over to work on an article with her mother. She is on a soft food diet for her TMJ and is suffering from an illness that prevents her from eating anything in the leek family. Her sister, Eilene, just had a dental implant, so she is on a soft food diet as well.
Karl’s Soft Food Chicken Orzo Italiano
Filed under California Fusion, Chicken, Main Dishes, Pasta
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