Jane’s Kitchen: Eggplant Bulgur Pilaf

  Servings: 6    1 cup coarse bulgur (Bob’s Red Mill is USA-grown)  4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or sunflower oil), divided  1 pound eggplant, peeled and diced, salted and drained if desired (see tip below) 1 medium onion, diced  1 bunch scallions, chopped  1 medium green bell pepper, diced  1 large carrot, peeled […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Icelandic Jewish Cookies

Read the full story on the incredible roots of these cookies.   Icelandic Jewish Cookies 2 cups flour  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/2 teaspoon cardamom  1/2 teaspoon baking powder  2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature  1/2 cup granulated sugar  1 egg, lightly beaten    Toppings  1/4 cup sliced almonds, sliced or finely chopped  1/4 cup raw […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pastrami and Pickled Red Onion

  Originally created for Thanksgivukkah, but a keeper for anytime!    Servings: 12   PICKLED ONIONS  3/4 large red onion, diced  1 1/2 cups cider vinegar  3/8 cup sugar  1/8 cup kosher salt    BRUSSELS SPROUTS  1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)  3/8 pound pastrami, shredded  3 3/4 pounds Brussels sprouts, quartered  3/4 teaspoon kosher […]