A couple years ago I stumbled on this recipe for “False Mahshi: Layered Swiss Chard, Beets, Rice, and Beef” in the New York Times. In an article about the Iraqi New Year, Joan Nathan had included this recipe, adapted from Esperanza Basson. Well, even that seemed a bit labor intensive so I cut it down into a super simple, healthy, and yummy version.
One recent Friday afternoon, I found myself with an hour to kill and was conveniently located near Union Square and its fabulous greenmarket. Normally I just rush about, wanting and craving everything I see, but either I have no cash, or don’t want to carry my bounty around town. This time, while the fresh veggies, eggs, and meat tempted me, what really pulled me in was the goat stand. For about 20 years, Ellie Hushour has owned and operated the Patches of Star Dairy in Nazareth, PA, and her goaty goods are found every week at the green market. She sells goat milk, yogurt, and cheese, all packaged fresh, with no preservatives, and at reasonable prices.
