Every cuisine has its version of a spicy sauce based on the fresh ingredients available in its country of origin. In Mexico, they ramp up the heat with an enormous variety of peppers. Some peppers are much much hotter than others; and if you leave the seeds in- Watch out! […]
Author: Gloria Kobrin
Book Review: Food You Want for the Life You Crave by Nealy Fischer, The Flexible Chef
Nealy Fischer explains her philosophy of life and cooking on page one of her beautiful and inspiring book. Nealy writes: “Flexibility is about compromise-how to give yourself a break and still come out on top-in the kitchen and beyond.” A yoga teacher and graduate of many different diet plans, Nealy […]
Matzarella en Carrozza
Matzarella en Carrozza is a Passover take of one of my favorite Italian appetizers, Mozzarella en Carrozza. I simply replace the bread with matzah that’s been soaked in egg, add mozzarella and Pesto, and sauté in olive oil. The result is an ooey gooey delicious appetizer/entrée that will please adults […]
Pesto
This traditional Pesto is an Italian sauce that is made with garlic, basil, pine nuts, olive oil and parmesan. It does lend itself to numerous variations. You can replace the basil with spinach or parsley. You can use walnuts or pistachios instead of pine nuts. For my family, I often […]
Vegetables Bourguignon
I developed this recipe for Passover; but, in truth, it would be a flavorful vegetarian entree all year round. My video shows me serving the vegetables in wine sauce over a slice of Roasted Cauliflower – making it perfect for Keto diets. My personal “go to” would be to serve […]
Roasted Cauliflower
A whole roasted cauliflower is a thing of beauty! Can anyone resist digging into that crisp outside and discovering the soft mellow flavors within? I must have tried to roast a whole cauliflower a zillion times before I settled on the method that satisfied my taste buds most. Here’s how. […]
Spinach and Pear Soup
This soup is silky smooth and light. It has a mild spinach flavor. The pear really shines through when you sprinkle the soup with the cardamom dusted pear croutons. Add them to the soup after it’s been served so they don’t get soggy. Warning: make more than you think you’ll […]
Book Review: Perfect Flavors by Naomi Nachman
It is so exciting to be reviewing Naomi Nachman’s second book. Her first book Perfect for Pesach is full of wonderful, easy to prepare recipes that are Perfect for Pesach and all year round. As Naomi expresses so well at the beginning of her radio show, Table for Two, on […]
Confectioners Sugar Glaze
Sometimes, you just want to add a thin layer of sugar over a simple cookie. This easy recipe will allow you to do just that. Mix the sugar with water for a plain sweet glaze. Mix the sugar with juice for a flavored glaze. The choice is yours! Prep time: […]
Strawberry Sorbet
Frozen strawberries puréed with 3 other ingredients will give you a delicious and creamy non-dairy sorbet! Spoon it into an orange shell for a company dinner or eat it as soft serve right away. I promise, this recipe will quickly become your go-to instant dessert! I like to change the […]