PASSOVER: Flourless Persian Pistachio Cake

This recipe comes via Chef Jennifer Abadi and Zabar’s. The aromatic, citrus notes of cardamom add flair to a simple cake. Preparation time is one hour; the cake yields eight to ten servings. RECIPE: FLOURLESS PERSIAN PISTACHIO CAKE WITH CARDAMOM SYRUP Ingredients Dry Ingredients 2 cups shelled, unsalted pistachios 1 cup matzoh meal ¾ cup…
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FOOD FUN: Pineberry

Pineberries are a cultivar of strawberries that actually have a sweet pineapple taste and aroma—thus inspiring the “pine” in the name. While they are very pretty, delicious and aromatic, you may never have seen them because they are also delicate, fragile and very limited in their growing season—which is now. The small strawberries (from 1/2…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Truffle Cheese

A good truffle cheese is a knockout. It you’re going to serve one cheese for a special occasion, this is it. There are different truffle cheeses from the U.S., France, Italy, and elsewhere. Some deliver the aromatic, spectacular truffle aroma and flavor you’re looking for. Others don’t, the black flecks of truffle seemingly there like…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: National Twinkies Day

In 2012 and 2013, it looked like National Twinkies Day, April 6th, might be in jeopardy. Hostess Brands, the manufacturer, closed 33 bakeries in November 2012, declaring bankruptcy. But thanks to an investment by two private equity firms, the golden snacks were back on the shelf in July 2013. And a number of fans don’t…
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