I saved this recipe for the last of my “In Memory of My Father” posts because, in fact, this Coconut Lemon Layer Cake was the last birthday cake I made him for his 95th birthday-last June 29-just about one year ago. I had made him this same cake for his […]
Rich, velvety Chocolate Mousse with Minced Orange Rind is a treat for everyone. Who can resist rich creamy chocolate dotted with bits of candied orange rind. It is almost too good to be true. I like adding coffee to the chocolate; but if you don’t, try adding an equal amount […]
Make Chicken Nuggets with those chicken fingers you have removed from the cutlets or slice the chicken cutlets themselves. The flavor of the nuggets will depend on the marinade you use. Make your own marinade or use your favorite bottled one. You can make the nuggets, sweet or spicy depending […]
Who doesn’t like chicken cutlets with tomatoes and basil? This recipe is easy, healthy, delicious and can be served at room temperature.
This recipe for Stuffed Cabbage is the essence of food memory for me. The aroma and taste bring back my Grandparents, Margaret-the lady who made it for them and Annie Mae- the lady who made it for my parents, myself and my brother. When I was a toddler, Grandma Jeannie […]
The leeks and mushrooms can be prepped the day before assembly and kept well wrapped in the refrigerator overnight.
Baked Poached Salmon may seem counter intuitive; but baking your salmon surrounded by herbs and wine in the oven produces the most moist and delicious fish. I used to poach my salmon stovetop in a gorgeous stainless steel poacher. Placing the salmon in the poacher was no problem. Lifting it […]
I developed a recipe for Vegetarian Moussaka for my daughter; who became vegetarian at 17 years old. I always make a meat Greek Moussaka for Purim; and I wanted her to be able to enjoy some of the same flavors. I make Vegetarian Moussaka with slices of roasted eggplant layered […]
Guaranteed, the concept of Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage never entered my Grandmother’s mind. I love my Grandmother’s recipe for stuffed cabbage–the smell of it cooking just says ‘High Holidays’ to me and reminds me of her. My daughter is vegetarian and my grandson is leaning in that direction; so I always […]
Tofu with White Wine, Lemon and Capers is my vegetarian version of Turkey Scaloppine with Lemon and Capers. The tofu and turkey share the ability to soak up any flavors that are added to them. They even look alike after they are cooked. Tofu with White Wine and Capers is […]