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veena rangaswami's avatar

Khushbu Shah has a masala shakshuka recipe in her cookbook Amrikan and it has become one of my favorite things to make — I have easily made it 5 times in the last 3 months!

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tri_sarah_tops's avatar

I make the NYT Shakshuka recipe often, but am realizing I modify it in a way that is very similar to yours! Their's calls for putting in the oven, but I found that overcooks the yolks. So I lid mine too and watch it closely, but Im' going to do your trick to baste the egg whites with the sauce in order to cook them faster so that I can serve it with the yolks still a bit runny.

I also sometimes mix in a can of chickpeas to up the protein factor. And YES to harissa paste! The NYT one lacks a bit of flavor IMO.

Always use San Marzano tomatoes, too! Not just any canned tomato!

It seems fancy but it's a great weeknight dish - comes together so quickly and one pan. love! Thank you!

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Emily Sutton's avatar

That pizza looks so freaking good. Yummm.

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Hanz's avatar

Goodness all of this looks so good. Had never heard of shakshuka before and now I must try it!

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Lourdes Martin's avatar

Yes to bringing Babka—same here! I’m on the UWS too and usually pick one up from Orwashers when visiting friends or bringing a little something for dinner hosts. A classic.

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Amanda Nicholson's avatar

L’Industrie and Mama Too - we did exactly the same thing on Monday! And the Angry Nonna was the best of the 4 slices we tasted (visiting from the UK so had to make the most 😃)

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Amy's avatar

Love your writing, as always!

Can't go wrong with NYT one-pot rice and beans. When we've failed to plan dinner for our family of 6, we pull out the dutch oven and pair this with some cheese quesadillas for the kids.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019793-one-pot-rice-and-beans

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Anne's avatar

1. i have never made another beans and rice since finding Katie Workman’s Black Beans and Rice in The Mom 100

2. Sam Sifton writes eloquently on a regular supper gathering as connection in See You on Sunday

3. Thanks for sharing your New York with us here!

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Elizabeth Minchilli's avatar

I love your discussion of community and was just thinking of it myself in relation to our week long tours in Italy. I think that one of the most surprising things that people come away with is the sense of community that forms between all the guests. I've had so many people tell me that this was so unexpected.

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Kohinoor Choudhury's avatar

Have you tried the chocolate babka from Russ and Daughters in the Lower East Side? Best babka in the city!

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Jenny Rosenstrach's avatar

yes! I keep meaning to have a babka taste test, the offerings are overwhelming.

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Whitney Birenbaum's avatar

Strongly suggest adding the babka at Breads Bakery to this tasting tour 🥰

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Kaori Fujitani's avatar

Beans and Rice Dish - "Moors and Christians" found in Heirloom Beans Rancho Gordo by Steve Sando and Vanessa Barrington. The black bean and Basmati rice combo is yummy. I cook the beans and rice separately though and serve the black beans on top of the rice. I also like a little cider vinegar on top.

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Mara Hayes's avatar

Love that host gift idea and dinner as church, really all of this today was wonderful.

You should try Eleven Madison Park. We snagged a reservation there a few weeks ago when we were in NY. It was so amazing and the granola you got to take home was such a thoughtful surprise at the end of the meal. I sent one of our jars to my college age child who texted me it was the best granola ever:) I think just receiving gifts makes it that much more delicious.

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Maureen Quigley Foster's avatar

Recently had a wonderful shakshuka meal at a local Portland, OR restaurant and had to try my hand at it. Made the yummy Melissa Clark NYT version but so appreciate your tips for my next round! Such a wonderful meal! 🩷

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Mallory Corum's avatar

@caro chambers has the besssst rice and beans recipe. i’ll link ya

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Courtney Lyndrup's avatar

Hello! First time commenter. Your discussion of Samin's dinner ritual for creating community reminds me of the concepts in Charles Vogl's book, The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belonging. I listened to an interview with him where he discussed his approach to a neighborhood dinner gathering. His approach, similar to Samin's, is being intentional and valuing human connection over perfection. The blueprint is focus on belonging and authentic hospitality; create a safe and respectful space; be intentional with invitations (invite folks personally); include a ritual or moment of meaning (creates shared experience and depth); make it consistent; and keep it simple and inclusive.

I aspire to do this! Being a military family and moving every 2-3 years, you really feel the need to create a community quickly.

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Courtney Lyndrup's avatar

Oh, and regarding Eleven Madison granola, you've probably read it, but if not, highly recommend Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

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Jenny Rosenstrach's avatar

I haven't but I feel like I have. The hot dog story :)

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Abigail Cerquitella's avatar

shakshuka yes! i make this for christmas breakfast every year!

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