As spring rolls in (SO SLOWLY), my thoughts turn to warmer days and lighter dishes. One of my favorite places was a Middle Eastern / Mediterranean restaurant in Alphabet City.  …

  Asian, Condiment, Israeli, Mediterranean, Side Dish, Snack, Spring, Vegan, Vegetarian

Melt in your mouth shortbread cookie filled with a sweet or savory jam. OY!, What’s not to love.

  Baked, Dessert, European, German, Global, Israeli, Jewish, Spring, Vegetarian

A classic lentil and chickpea soup with fresh herbs and loads of warm spices.

  Arabic, Bean, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Israeli, Jewish, Mediterranean, Simmer, Soup, Vegetarian, Winter

The quintessential mediterranean condiment. Chili paste with garlic, citrus, garlic and spices. Perfect to add a RogueChef twist to a sauce or dish

  Autumn, Cold, Condiment, Ingredient, Israeli, Mediterranean, Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

As the secular, (and now online) shopping season, is well upon us. I think back to the years I spent working with a large hasidic camera and electronics dealer. One  …

  Autumn, Bean, European, Global, InstaPot, Israeli, Jewish, Slow Cook, Stew, Winter