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This thanksgiving we merge the flavors of the old and new worlds. Kibbe is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that is also popular in Mexico and Latin America, we use thanksgiving favorites turkey and sweet potatoes in this version and top it with frizzled shallots, toasted pine nuts and a cranberry pomegranate sauce.
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Chocolate is one of the many foods that the world gained from the discovery of America. It was sacred to the pre-Colombian peoples, and is worshipped around the world to this day. So many cultures use chocolate as a way of celebration, and this cake is just that. We combined nutty tahini and sour pomegranate molasses to achieve a complex and moist, yet simple-to-make chocolate cake. The garnish makes it look extra festive, so be sure to include the cream, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds.
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Arab/American by Gary Nabhan looks at the cultural traditions that Arabs from Spain brought with them to Mexico and the Southwestern United States. Read about wrangling camels in the American desert, vocabulary used by the cowboys that originated in Arabic and native plants exchanged between deserts.
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This is a recipe for a Mexican Tamal de Cazuela, a casserole made of chicken, poblano peppers, and butternut squash nestled between a cornmeal dough. It is served with a raw Tomatillo Salsa. This is an easy dish to make and is great for taking to family gatherings and pot lucks. Most of these ingredients can be sourced locally, so be sure to check out your local farmers market before you make it.
Greenmarket Demos this Weekend!
This weekend we will be doing demos at two different Greenmarkets. On Saturday we will be at the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, demonstrating how to make sauteed grapes with rosemary. It is a great warm up for Fall, and is perfect as a topping for crostini. On Sunday we will be at the Tompkins Square Park Greenmarket, doing a demo for a September Peach Salsa with all of the great veggies of the harvest. Here is a photo of a salsa I whipped up today to whet your appetite. We hope to see you all out there buying up the September abundance!
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