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Tomato Soup

October 28, 2014September 1, 2016 soup, tomatoes

I have a confession. I really like Campbell's tomato soup. I always have and I suspect I always will. Heat up a can of that tomato goodness and serve it alongside a wonder bread grilled cheese sandwich (of course using American cheese singles, you know, the ones in plastic) and... Read More

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Happy Meatball Day!

March 9, 2014September 1, 2016 beef, Italian, Mains, meatballs, pasta, spaghetti, tomatoes

March 9, 2014 is National Meatball Day! What better way to celebrate than making a batch yourself? Meaty, juicy, comforting, meatballs are relatively easy to make and can be modified and flavored to match anyone's tastes. First, and perhaps most importantly, meatballs are not the same as meatloaf. When... Read More

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The Food of Jerusalem – Part 3: Kofta b’siniyah and Salad

March 26, 2013September 1, 2016 cucumbers, lamb, Mains, pine nuts, salad, tahini, tomatoes

As the center of the Jerusalem meal, I made Kofta b'siniyah (pg 195). Kofta are really just meatballs, shaped more like torpedos than rounds. What was interesting to me about the recipe is that, unlike most meatball or meatloaf style recipes I've tried, the kofta included no breadcrumbs or eggs.... Read More