Turkey Burgers can be every bit as satisfying as their beef counterpart. My personal preference is white meat turkey which is less fatty than dark meat. In order to replace the moisture the fat provides, I add sauteed onion and celery plus cranberry sauce to the mixture. Grill the burgers […]
I probably ate Chicken with Spanish Rice once a month for over 20 years. It was on Annie Mae’s rotation of chicken recipes that she made for my family’s Shabbat dinner. She called it Potted Chicken. The chicken was so soft; it literally fell off the bone. The rice was […]
I started making Glazed Parsnips when my Mother was alive and joined us for Thanksgiving. She would only eat white and red vegetables. As luck would have it, my Glazed Parsnips became a favorite with my Mother and my daughter. After Mom died, I stopped making them; until my daughter […]
Ever wonder how Coleslaw got its name. According to Wikipedia: “The term “coleslaw” arose in the 18th century as an anglicisation of the Dutch term “koolsla” (“kool” in Dutch sounds like “cole”) meaning “cabbage salad”. The “cole” part of the word ultimately derives from the Latin caulis, meaning cabbage.” Whether […]
I make this Asparagus and Celery Root Soup with white asparagus rather than green. White asparagus have a more delicate flavor than green and allow the flavor of the mild celery root to come through. Fresh white asparagus are only available during Spring and Summer. I remember how excited my […]
I grew up eating Halibut Salad. It was on our Thursday rotation of fish meals; but trust me, you can eat it any day of the week. This salad is perfect for a hot Summer’s lunch or afternoon snack. Halibut is a firm white fleshed fish that has a very […]
This Roasted Vegetable Salad is an accidental and fortuitous creation. I had leftover roasted beets and butternut squash and didn’t want to serve them the same way the next day. I had roasted the squash with just a little salt, pepper and olive oil; and the beets in their skins. […]
Heirloom Tomatoes and Bleu Cheese are a magical combination. I wait all year for those 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 […]
My family isn’t vegan; but every once in awhile, we have guests who are. Applesauce replaces the egg and you have Vegan Double Chocolate Cookies. The combination of chopped sweet chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips is a chocolate knock out. Vegan Double Chocolate Cookies are a chocoholic’s dream! Hint: For […]
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. This recipe may appear complicated; but if you do it in steps, it’s much easier. You […]