Did you know that frozen cranberries make just as good Cranberry Sauce as fresh cranberries off the vine? Well, they do- and it’s so much easier. You don’t even have to defrost the berries! I admit I grew up eating jellied cranberry sauce from the can- and I loved it! […]
Author: Gloria Kobrin
Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
I grew up eating this wonderful Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows. Over the years, I added canned fruit. cognac and chopped nuts to the recipe. Somehow, this year, I seem to be turning back more to the old recipes. There was nothing wrong with them. Prep time: 20 minutes after […]
Heirloom Tomato and Bleu Cheese Salad
I wait all year for these indescribably delicious heirloom tomatoes. Yes, in this era of perpetual availability of all fruits and vegetables, there still is a special unique flavor to produce in its natural season. Tomatoes fall into this category. To me, there is nothing more delicious and satisfying than […]
Fish Tacos
Fish Tacos are a fun dinner whether you opt for a soft tortilla or a hard taco shell. I’ve served these Fish Tacos for lunch and dinner. Adults and children alike enjoy scooping up the grilled fish and choosing their favorite add ons of guacamole, cole slaw with lime juice […]
Cole Slaw with Lime Juice
I love making this Cole Slaw with Lime Juice with Napa Cabbage. The ruffled edges and pale green color of the cabbage looks so inviting. Of course, you can use a regular green cabbage with no problem.This Cole Slaw with Lime Juice has no mayo. It’s crunchy light and delicious. […]
Sour Cherry Persian Rice
I should really call this recipe Mock Sour Cherry Persian Rice. I definitely did not create this recipe. I did do a good bit of recipe research and melded all the ideas that worked for me into one- and then added roasted onions because my grandson loves roasted onions. Most […]
Vegan Double Chocolate Cookies
My family isn’t vegan; but every once in awhile, we have guests who are. I had torn out this recipe ages ago from somewhere. It looks like magazine paper as opposed to newspaper. The original recipe is not vegan; but it just took a few changes to make it so. […]
Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo is a spicy Mexican sauce that can be used on everything: eggs, meat, chicken, fish, tacos -even just vegetables. It differs from salsa, in that Pico de Gallo (also called Salsa Cruda-raw salsa) is consumed raw and chunky; while Salsa is generally based on cooked ingredients and […]
Strawberry Blueberry Tart
This Strawberry Blueberry Tart is a delicious and beautiful way to celebrate the summer. The contrasting textures and taste of cooked and raw blueberries combined with the sweetness of fresh, juicy strawberries is irresistible. The red and blue colors of the berries makes this Strawberry Blueberry Tart perfect for the […]
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 […]