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Recipe: Caponata (Eggplant Relish)

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Is it possible to make a bad caponata? I don’t think so, as long as you respect the classical sweet-sour balance and the contrasting textures of crunchy celery and pudding-like eggplant chunks. Our new version follows the latest Joy of … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sumac Onions

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Dominic Colose, who runs an excellent middle eastern restaurant in our town, recently professed his love of sumac onions in a Facebook post. Research revealed that most sumac onion recipes use red onions and lots of parsley, but Dominic’s photo … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Syrian Tabbouleh

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Syrian Tabbouleh comes from a guest post on the David Lebowitz (yes, he of kouign amann fame) blog by cookbook author Anissa Helou. What makes it Syrian? First, it uses far less bulgur than western recipes (including this one). Also, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Ottolenghi Carrot Salad

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Ottolenghi Carrot Salad is derived from a recipe in Jerusalem: a Cookbook and it has a lovely balance of acid/heat/sweet. Ottolenghi says to toss it with chopped arugula but we like it better on its own. Serves 8 as part … Continue reading →

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