Take Cauliflower Soup up a notch with the addition of sautéed Shitake mushrooms and truffle oil. No cream, no potato, no flour and yet this Cauliflower Soup is light and creamy. The key is to process each batch until it’s velvety smooth. Taste as you go. The prep couldn’t be […]
This Mocha Frosting is what I make when I realize that when I make tons of cupcakes for my grandchildren; I have to frost them in a short time. Using unsweetened cocoa instead of chocolate that you have to chop up and melt is a great time saver. This frosting […]
Tofu is an amazing vegetarian protein. It literally absorbs any marinade you soak it in. It also absorbs the flavors of any recipe you add it to. The trick is to press the moisture out of the tofu and give it enough time to soak up the flavors of the […]
I love this Balsamic Vinaigrette because it has enough body to be a great dipping sauce for artichokes and is light enough to enhance every salad. It is also a terrific marinade for chicken or tofu. If you prefer a mustard flavor, click on the link for Mustard Vinaigrette. Prep […]
Mini Phyllo Pecan Tarts are like Pecan Pie with a less gooey filling! They have lots of toasted pecan goodness with just enough delicious goo to hold them together. The phyllo shells look amazing and give great crunch in each bite. Phyllo dough may seem intimidating the first time you […]
I met Gil Hovav at a Jewish Food Media Conference, where he was one of the featured speakers. I was struck by his wide open smile and jovial manner. To listen to Gil speak is to be drawn into his crazy world of family and food and life experience. You […]
Freshly roasted and puréed pumpkin adds a touch of sweetness and a soft orange color to traditional hummous. Serve with pita and crudités for a delicious and healthy hors d’oeuvre or snack. Prep time: 15 minutes plus time to roast pumpkin Note: You can use canned puréed pumpkin-not filling, if […]
Miriam Pascal is a young woman who has accomplished a lot. She is a self taught cook and baker who founded the immensely popular site OvertimeCook.com and has already published a dessert cookbook, Something Sweet. Real Life Kosher Cooking is as down to earth as Miriam herself. No special equipment […]
A few of us were privileged to be invited to have dinner as guests of the UN Plaza Grill. What an amazing dinner we had! Let me give you a little background before I talk about the food. We had the pleasure of spending some time talking to Ghandi Kimia, […]
When Paula Shoyer’s publicist asked me if I wanted to review her latest book, I jumped at the chance. I have all of Paula’s earlier books: The Holiday Kosher Baker, The Kosher Baker, and The New Passover Menu. They are all beautiful books with recipes that work and don’t require […]