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Cooking, Baking, and Making a Big Mess

North African Spiced Carrot Soup

It’s fall, and even here in the land of no real seasons, the temperatures are dropping and the nights are getting colder.  And that means one thing–soup season!  I love soup, it’s one of the ultimate comfort foods.
I first threw together this soup about a month ago when my husband was gone on a business [...]

Israeli Salad, Easy and Adaptable

When I need a colorful, simple and quick dish that’s just a little bit different and liked by everyone who’s tried it, this is the dish I turn to.  It’s easy to make (just requires a lot of chopping) and very healthy.  In Israel, every chef has their own variation of this salad and there’s [...]