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 dressing 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. Prep time: 10 Minutes
These Mini Pecan Tarts are like Pecan Pie with a little less gooey filling! These tarts have lots of toasted pecan crunch with just enough delicious goo to hold them together. The phyllo shells look amazing and give a great crunch. I’ve made this in a rectangular tart shape and […]
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 […]
My daughter loves this chiffon pie. I tried a baked Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving last year and she was truly disappointed. She lobbied for me to make the unbaked Chiffon Pie this year and won. The pie is best when made with fresh puréed pumpkin. While delicious in a plain […]
Pumpkin Pie has always been a favorite of my Mother’s and my daughter’s. For years, I bought a small sugar pumpkin, steamed it, puréed it and used it to make a Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. Then, I evolved; and started to roast the fresh pumpkin. The roasted pumpkin has infinitely more […]