In the 1970’s, you could not find Chicken/Turkey Pot Pie on any kosher menu or in any kosher freezer section. These days, I see mini casserole versions being served during the cocktail hour at many kosher events. Creamy chicken and vegetables in pastry crust- what could be better? It was […]
My earliest memories of French Toast is eating it on Sunday mornings after a few hours of family ice skating in Central Park. There was a wonderful restaurant on Madison Avenue in NYC that had the most amazing French Toast on the menu. It was made with thick chunks of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tarragon Tofu is the vegan answer to my Mother in Law’s recipe for Tarragon Chicken. Pressed and drained extra firm tofu is able to absorb any combination of flavors you add to it. When it’s coated in mustard and tarragon and baked in white wine, even your confirmed carnivores will […]
Vegan Chicken Stir Fry can be made with any vegetables that cook quickly that you choose. I’ve given suggestions in my recipe; but you can add drained canned baby corn, bamboo shoots and waterchestnuts as well. There are many brands of vegan chicken. Find the one you like and add […]
Poppyseed Cake with Orange Glaze is a one bowl cake; except for the glaze. Pour all the ingredients into the bowl of your electric mixer or just a mixing bowl and either turn on the mixer or stir vigorously by hand. Spraying the Bundt pan with a spray mixed with […]
This recipe for Carrot Cake was given to me by my brother in law Jay. It is moist and sweet and gently spiced with the warmth of cinnamon. Jay was a spectacular cook and baker. When he made a cooking suggestion or gave me a recipe, I didn’t have to […]