One of the many things Jews and Persians have in common is a love for pickles.  Not just cucumber pickles, but pickled vegetables of any sort.  This recipe celebrates both our pickling heritages and the garlic and tomatoes grown in my garden earlier in the year… The recipe comes from The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia,…

First there was tomato sauce, then sun-dried tomatoes. Last year I discovered tomato confit, and now this year it is Fried Tomatoes with Garlic. There seems to be no end to the deliciousness of simple preparations when fresh, home-grown, heirloom tomatoes are used! And don’t forget the home-grown garlic. Such a simple dish, just take…