Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Carrots and Chestnuts could almost be dessert! They are sweet, delicious and look beautiful on a plate! I usually buy fresh brussels sprouts and peel them back; but buying packaged ones saves a lot of time and handwork. To be honest, they’re equally delicious. Fresh organic carrots […]
I love the velvety texture of this wonderful Chestnut Soup with Apple Brandy. I remember the old days, when you had to peel fresh chestnuts. My hands took days to recover. Now, you can buy pre-peeled chestnuts in a package or a jar. It’s a real game changer. This Chestnut […]
Roasted Beet, Clementine, and Avocado salad tossed with lemon vinaigrette makes a wonderful salad combination. The earthiness of the beets combined with tangy clementines and creamy avocados is a play on texture, taste and color. This salad is how you eat healthy without forsaking flavor! Add some pomegranate arils, toasted […]
This light creamy purée of Tomato Soup, Meyer Lemon and Avocado does not have even a drop of cream. Puréeing the tomato mixture long enough in the processor produces the creaminess. The delicate flavor of this Tomato Soup, Meyer Lemon and Avocado comes from fresh thyme and orange zest. A […]
Sometimes, it’s fun to change up traditional foods a little. Turkey Bacon Potato Latkes are a smoky savoury version of our traditional latkes. You’ve still got the potatoes and oil; but with a little something extra. I chose kosher turkey bacon because it’s less fatty and less rich than its […]
Onion Marmalade is a revelation. It is made with onions that are caramelized and turned into a thick, gooey, delicious treat that you can spread on grilled bread, spoon into baked potatoes, drip on latkes, soft cheese or a juicy steak . Every onion is unique. They have varying degrees […]
These Sugar Cookies for Cookie Cutters are not too sweet on their own; so they make a good foundation for the sugar and sprinkles you use to decorate. They can be cut into any shape you choose. I particularly like to make turkeys, pilgrims or dreidels out of the dough. You […]
Curried Butternut Squash Soup takes advantage of the combination of tart Granny Smiths and sweet butternut squash. The curry adds flavor and warmth to your palate. You can make it as mild or spicy as you like by the type of curry you use. Eat it plain or add croutons, […]
This Riced Egg Mold is a very old family recipe that my Mother’s family made for card parties and brunches. Mayo free, it is a very light dish. My family used to serve it with Russian Dressing. In this picture, I’ve plated the Riced Egg Mold with a tomato salad […]
This Blueberry Crumb Cake is a delicious coffee cake that can easily be turned into a dessert by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream.I usually make it non-dairy; but using sweet butter and milk will work beautifully as well. Don’t be confused when you see that the batter is […]