There is no better time to be Sefardic than during Pessach. The true appreciation for year-round staples such as rice, legumes, and corn is never felt more strongly than during those 8 days when our light-skinned friends are limited to meat and potatoes. One of my main goals as a chef has always been to make vegan items taste as delicious as meat. While my specialty has always been and will always be meat, one of my best-sellers at Lenny’s Casita is the Corn Ribs. It takes on a flavor like salted buttered popcorn and it plates beautifully as well. It’s simplicity tends to shock people as well.