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Thoughtful Holiday Gift Guide

I don’t like shopping or going on gift-finding missions. I prefer to make gifts—date toffees, delicate anise cookies, handcrafted chocolate bars—or get them when I stumble upon something I know the receiver would love or…

Lotus Root Stir-Fry

My life is better now in many ways, but it isn’t as adventurous and exciting as it used to be when I was in my twenties or thirties, or like the lives of all those…

Simple Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Yesterday, I accidentally stumbled upon a diary entry from exactly a year ago. It’s in Hebrew, so I translated it for you: Sunday, October 8, 23 (in London at Ruby’s) The situation in Israel is…

Easy Rice Eggplant Pilaf

Pilaf is a rice dish that has been sautéed in fat then cooked in seasoned liquid. I would normally make a pilaf when I don’t have much in the fridge or when I need something…

Shelly’s Humble Kitchen

Smart Vegetable Recipes

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