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United in Chamin: This is How We Stew It
*cue Montell Jordan as background music* This recipe is one I was gatekeeping for a while. For those who are Jewish, this is the dish...
Erica Ashurova
May 19, 20245 min read
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Dad's Steak and Eggs
There are a few things my dad needs in his life, two of which are carbs and meat. Nothing makes his day more than coming home from work...
Erica Ashurova
Mar 24, 20234 min read
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American Idol-ma: The Search for Super Grapeleaves
Shh...this is the ultimate secret recipe. It's one of those recipes that's passed down to only those deemed worthy in the next...
Erica Ashurova
Jan 18, 20236 min read
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Short Ribs, No Spares Left
I get constant messages from family and friends about the recipe for these ribs, so for the sake of my phone space--you're welcome. This...
Erica Ashurova
Oct 12, 20225 min read
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You'll Like These Pancakes, Oladi
In typical Jewish fashion, my mother complained that I don't talk about her enough in therapy. So this post is going to be one of MANY...
Erica Ashurova
Oct 3, 20224 min read
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So Rich, It's a Real Brothschild
I'm Jewish, I have the card for that joke. When I was in high school, I was sent to the nurse with a high fever. Of course, I couldn't...
Erica Ashurova
May 25, 20224 min read
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Deda's Salmon: No Loxdown for This, You'll Want to Spread It
Too soon? When we were all quarantined during the pandemic, I found a bunch of family photo albums in our basement. I brought them...
Erica Ashurova
May 5, 20225 min read
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Our Simply Eggstravagant Breakfast
My mother grew up on a farm. It was more like a house where there was a massive green yard and all the neighbors were relatives. And then...
Erica Ashurova
Apr 20, 20224 min read
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Netflix and Chill? Nah, let's Shakshuka and Hookah
True story: I once asked my mom to Netflix and Chill. To be fair, it took me a long time to realize what Netflix and Chill meant. You...
Erica Ashurova
Apr 14, 20224 min read
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Mom's Crispy Persian Rice: Can you Tahdig It?
Growing up, I never knew that this dish was called Tahdig until I saw Samin Nosrat (the culinary queen) make it on Salt Fat Acid Heat. I...
Erica Ashurova
Apr 5, 20223 min read
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