Take the Parmesan out of the Pesto and you have a much sharper taste of garlic. Spread this Pesto over Rack of Lamb and you have a mouthwatering treat! The delicious flavor of roasted lamb melts into the Pesto and the result is a spectacular treat. I urge you to […]
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Vegetarian Meat Lasagne
I developed this Vegetarian Meat Lasagne because I missed the taste of a wonderful lasagne made with meat sauce and cheese! Those were the old days before I met my husband and agreed to keep kosher both inside and outside my house. Well, one day I added veggie meat crumbles […]
Tomato Sauce
This wonderful all-purpose Tomato Sauce is full of flavor and works well with any recipe requiring Tomato Sauce. You can prepare it all year round because it is based on canned tomatoes. I use it for pasta, as a base for meat sauce, for Lasagne and even as a dip […]
Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan made by roasting the eggplant rather than frying it makes it much lighter and less oily. Fresh tomato sauce raises the flavor level of this recipe enormously; although it’s still delicious with bottled sauce. I began making this recipe with rounds of eggplant rather than the usual long […]
Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers
Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers are the easiest hors d’oeuvres ever. You can buy plain Mozzarella and dice that; or you can buy marinated Bocancini and dice those. Use any type of fun toothpick or skewer you like to make it festive. Dice your Mozzarella, halve your tomatoes and add blueberries […]
Italian Almond Tart
My husband and I ate an Italian Almond Tart for the first time in Rome years ago. We were utterly surprised when the waiters presented it with a small hammer. When we asked what we should do with the hammer, we were told to gently tap the tart to break […]
Spinach and Cheese Lasagne
Spinach and Cheese Lasagne is made with lasagne noodles layered with homemade tomato sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmesan and baby spinach. All these ingredients come together to form this wonderful Spinach and Cheese Lasagne. I like to make two at a time and always have one in the freezer. I remember […]
Chicken with Currants, Olives and Herbs
I learned how to make Chicken with Currants, Olives and Herbs when I was taking a cooking class right outside of Florence, Italy. Knowing I was Kosher, the Chef made all the recipes with vegetable stock so I could eat them. There was no substitution for the chicken; so I […]
Vegetable Frittata
Making a Vegetable Frittata is so easy and very versatile. Sauté any combination of vegetables you like. I like to use vegetables of various colors like red and yellow peppers, yellow and green zucchini, baby spinach, mushrooms, red onions etc. I usually add cheese but you don’t have to. You […]
Tofu With Currants, Pine Nuts, and Olives
The tofu absorbs the flavors of the olives, currants, white wine and herbs and is transformed into a delicious vegetarian entree.