This Spinach and Pear soup is silky smooth and light. It has a mild spinach flavor despite its rich green color. I use baby spinach for this soup because it’s more delicate and you don’t have to remove the stems and center vein which you need to do with regular […]
Author: Gloria Kobrin
Book Review: Perfect Flavors by Naomi Nachman
It is so exciting to be reviewing Naomi Nachman’s second book, Perfect Flavors. 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 […]
Confectioners Sugar Glaze
Confectioners Sugar Glaze is for those times when you just want to add a touch of sweetness with a thin layer of sugar glaze over simple cookies, cupcakes or cake. I most often use it with my Orange/Lemon Crisps and Poppyseed Cake. If you want a purely white look, just […]
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, Strawberry Sorbet will quickly become your go-to instant dessert! I like to change […]
Parsnip and Apple Soup
Parsnip and Apple Soup takes full advantage of the distinctive flavors of sweet earthy parsnips and tart Granny Smith apples. This combination is delicious on its own; but you can take it up a notch by adding a drizzle of pomegranate molasses and maple syrup. The play of tart and […]
Minestrone
This Minestrone is delicious and perfect for those who don’t want to sauté, caramelize or sear. Just layer your ingredients in a pot, simmer and stir. The result is a flavorful, al dente vegetable mix with a small amount of natural juices. If you prefer more liquid, just add a […]
Coconut-Chocolate Chip Squares
It was so exciting to find my beloved recipe for Coconut-Chocolate Chip Squares 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 […]
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! They can be frozen; but beware they can […]
Beef Tagine
The combination of spices in this Beef Tagine make you feel like you’re in Morocco. The hot, sweet and spicy flavors combined with the tender beef, vegetables , dried apricots and orange peel make each bite a perfect one. Make this Beef Tagine a day in advance so that the […]
Cauliflower Soup with Shitake Mushrooms
Take this delicious Cauliflower Soup up a notch with the addition of sautéed Shitake mushrooms and truffle oil. No cream, no potato, no flour and yet this Cauliflower Soup is light and creamy. The key is to process each batch until it’s velvety smooth. Taste as you go. The prep […]