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: […]
Author: Gloria Kobrin
Strawberry Sorbet
Strawberry sorbet is smooth and creamy and easily made from frozen strawberries puréed with 3 simple ingredients. 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 […]
Parsnip and Apple Soup with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Parsnip and Apple Soup takes full advantage of the following: Parsnips are sweet, Granny Smith apples are tart and the pomegranate molasses ties them together. I think you’ll enjoy this unusual combination of flavors enhanced with coriander. Should you want a little more crunch, serve croutons with the soup. Prep […]
Minestrone
This Minestrone is for those who don’t want to sauté, caramelize or sear. Just layer your ingredients in a pot and simmer. The result is a flavorful, al dente vegetable mix with a small amount of natural juices If you prefer more liquid, just add a little vegetable broth to […]
Coconut-Chocolate Chip Squares
It’s so exciting to find a beloved recipe in the back of a box of “oldies but goodies”. I used to make these every year as part of a cookie assortment for holidays. I’ve reworked the recipe and made it healthier and “nut free”-except for the coconut. Naturally, you can […]
Rugelach
Warning- these rugelach are incredibly dairy and delicious. I make them with nuts and without nuts. Either way, your family and guests will clamor for more! This is not one of those 1-2-3 recipes; but the results are more than worth it! Prep time: 2 hours
Beef Tagine
The word tagine, itself, refers to a North African casserole dish recognized by its shallow circular base and conical top. It can be the color of brown earthenware or can be decorated with beautiful designs and colors. Typically, the stews cooked within are made with very little liquid. The ingredients, […]
Cauliflower Soup with Shitake Mushrooms and Black Truffle Oil
Take your Cauliflower Soup up a notch with the addition of sautéed shitake mushrooms and truffle oil. It’s light, creamy without cream, and full of flavor. The prep couldn’t be more simple; but the result is extraordinary! Prep: 20 minutes
Easy Mocha Frosting
When you realize that if you make tons of cupcakes for your grandchildren; you have to frost them and you don’t have a lot of time- this is the perfect frosting. Using unsweetened cocoa instead of chocolate that you have to chop up and melt is a great time saver. […]
Grilled Tofu
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 […]