Janna Gur
By Janna Gur
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Recipes Juicy Semolina, Coconut and Pistachio Cake
Photograph by Daniel Lailah When semolina cakes come out of the oven, they are not so sweet and are very crumbly, but once they are doused with hot and fragrant syrup, they turn moist and very sweet. The syrup also prevents them from drying out so they keep for a long time. The following version,…
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Recipes Georgian Eggplant Rolls With Walnut and Herb Filling
These look like Italian involtini, but the filling is unique and typically Georgian: pureed walnuts perfumed with fresh herbs (parsley and cilantro), garlic and vinegar. When pomegranates are in season, add fresh pomegranate seeds for crunch and flavor. I got this recipe from Marina Toporiya, a Georgian cook who used to own a modest restaurant…
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Recipes Moroccan Spicy Carrot Salad
Photograph by Daniel Lailah To make this simple and tasty meze salad you will need two typical North African condiments — pickled lemons and harissa. Both can be made at home or bought at specialty food stores or Middle Eastern groceries, and both will prove useful and versatile additions to your pantry. Serves 6 to…
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