Celebrate Spring With Lamb Pilaf In many cuisines, lamb is a traditional way to welcome spring. Middle Eastern cooking in particular is partial to lamb in many forms. It is a common ingredient in the rice pilafs that originated in that part of the world more than 700 years ago.

Panini: Sandwiches With Italian Flair By Dana Jacobi Some food fads seem to come straight from appliance makers determined to clutter up our kitchen counters. Currently, the hot new gadget is the sandwich grill or panini press. Similar to the waffle iron, some versions produce a crisp, thin-toasted sandwich that can be addictive.

Apples Give A Healthy Start To A New Year The Jewish New Year - Rosh Hashanah - features apples and honey rather than champagne and fireworks. Like most New Year's celebrations, it is a joyous occasion, but just a bit more solemn.

Savory Pancakes Are Perfect Holiday Hors D'Oeuvres By Dana Jacobi With Christmas and Hanukkah less than one week apart this year, I am thinking about dishes I can serve for both holidays. Looking at traditional Christmas dishes, I notice that most are closely tied to one country...

Mexican Food Made Authentic From Sinaloa's rugged, majestic mountains and pine forests to Veracruz's green coasts and tropical jungles, Mexico's food varies widely-reflecting Caribbean, Spanish and Mayan influences.

What's Up With Wasabi? By Dana Jacobi Today, American chefs combine the Japanese condiment Wasabi with local ingredients, especially fish. In fusion cooking, it works nicely in mashed potatoes, light sauces, marinades and dressings, particularly accompanying salmon. Includes recipe for Wasabe Salmon and Edamame Rice Bowl.

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