Defrost a can of frozen orange juice, add water, sugar and herbs and voila- you have a basic orange sauce that gets caramelized when baked in the oven over whatever protein you choose. Use this sauce as is, or dress it up by adding a splash of orange liqueur and/or […]
The idea for Watermelon Pickles Wrapped in Pastrami came about as I was researching Watermelon Pickles. I found many recipes for these pickles wrapped with bacon. The kosher world now has access to beef, turkey and lamb bacon; so you can definitely use one of those. For some reason, as […]
The idea to serve Baked Brie with Watermelon Pickles popped into my head as I was munching on some plain Watermelon Pickles. It occurred to me that the flavor of these pickles would be a great counterpoint to the richness of melted Brie? Off to the store I went to […]
After I had read several articles explaining how Paula Wolfert, world class expert in Mediterranean cuisine, was dealing with dementia, I knew I had to have this book. The narrative, the recipes, and the pictures alone are reasons enough to buy Unforgettable; but, for me, as I’m sure for some […]
Sometimes you just have a yen to go out and have a delicious steak. Prime Grill, located midtown in NYC can satisfy that need. I went on Open Table and got one of the last two tables in a packed dining room on a Wednesday night. The main area is […]
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie can be made with fresh or frozen rhubarb and but the strawberries should be fresh. They are a terrific combination. The addition of orange zest really boosts the flavors of both fruits. Choose between my All-Purpose Pie Dough or Sugar Crust for a double crust. Personally, I enjoy […]
I first tasted Watermelon Pickles at one of my Mother’s elegant dinner parties. I was a child fascinated by what the cook was creating. She placed a circle of watermelon rind on a round piece of bread and topped it with goat cheese. It was amazing! It was only as […]
This colorful, light salad that is seen in Israel on every breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, has become so well known the world over; that is is simply called Israeli Salad. This salad goes with everything. From adding it to Falafel to spreading it over Schnitzel, Israeli Salad adds color […]
The combination of oranges, strawberries and fresh coconut is called Ambrosia. This word refers to the “nectar of the Gods” in Greek mythology. It is aptly named, although Ambrosia has its origins in the South! The natural juices from the fruits combined with the mellow flavor of fresh coconut is […]
Saganaki is actually the name of the traditional skillet in which you fry the cheese. Wikipedia tells us that fried cheese began in Cairo during the Middle Ages and was popular through the time of the Otttoman occupation. Since then, country after country has put their own spin on this […]