Shoshana Isaacson

Shoshana Isaacson is a chef and food writer. Residing in Houston, Texas with her husband, she cooks for a wide array of people. Passionate about world cuisines she is constantly searching out kosher ingredients, bringing authenticity to her table. When not cooking she enjoys reading, gardening, her passion for waste reduction, and spending time with her family. She can be reached at foodeditor@unorthoboxed.com or https://www.theoutoftowncook.com
Spicy Salads to Cool You Down

Spicy Salads to Cool You Down

Spicy Salads to Cool You DownBelieve it or not, eating spicy foods when it is hot can actually cool you down for longer.  Here are a fewhot recipes to help you stay cool.by Shoshana IsaacsonUNORTHOBOXED Magazine Food EditorWhen the days are long and the temperatures...

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Deconstructed Samosa Salad

Deconstructed Samosa Salad

Deconstructed Samosa Salad Serves 6IngredientsThe Out Town Cook’s Tikka Tikka Bollywood Rub 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained 3 medium-large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed into ¼ inch dice 1 cup shredded carrot ½ head red cabbage, shredded 1 small red onion,...

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Texas Peach Cobbler

Texas Peach Cobbler

Texas Peach Cobbler Shoshana Isaacson Parve Serves 6IngredientsTwo 29-ounce cans pitted peach halves in syrup, drained and sliced OR one 29-ounce can and 3 ¾ cups fresh sliced peaches OR 8 cups fresh peaches sliced 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch...

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Old Bay Boiled Pot

Old Bay Boiled Pot

Old Bay Boiled Pot Shoshana Isaacson Pareve or Meat Serves 8 A traditional boiled pot is generally made with some type of shellfish and sausage boiled along with vegetables and served in large bowls or dumped out on a common surface.  This recipe takes out the treif...

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Culinary Quickies with Shoshana

Culinary Quickies with Shoshana

Reader Question:  What is the difference between the different kinds of food thermometers and do I really need one? Answer: The answer is solely dependent on what you are doing in the kitchen. If you are cooking meat, poultry or fish and are unsure of how to tell if...

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What’s Hot in Food and Cooking 

What’s Hot in Food and Cooking 

Whether you are headed to the beach, on a hike or camping there are some really cool gadgets that will enhance your eating and cooking experiences while enjoying the great outdoors. 1. LifeStraw - Personal Water Filter This could be the one thing you never want to...

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Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce

Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce

Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce Shoshana Isaacson Serves 4IngredientsFor the Salmon: Four 4 to 6 oz. salmon fillets with the skin on ½ cup dry white wine ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Water A few sprigs fresh dill 1 lemon sliced into thin half moons Salt and pepper to taste...

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