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 […]
Stuffed Artichokes are one of my very favorite vegetarian entrées. Get them really big, stuff them to the top and you have a meal all by itself. Add some garlic bread to soak up the extra stuffing and you’re in heaven. I usually serve these Stuffed Artichokes with a dairy […]
Poached Pears in Red Wine and Cinnamon are delicious, beautiful and easy to prepare! What more could you want of a recipe? Okay, yes, you do have to peel and core the pears; but the results are worth it. If you have ripe pears, the coring is easier and the […]
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 […]
Mandelbread is made from a crumbly dough that you shape into shallow loaves, bake, slice and bake again for about 10 minutes to toast the slices. It is the perfect not too sweet treat to have with coffee in the morning or as an afternoon snack. Mandelbread is not like […]
Florentines are lace cookies with the addition of minced candied orange peel. Yes, you can buy the orange rind; but trust me, if you make your own, the results will be worth it- and you have the bonus of snacking on the leftovers! Florentines are traditionally made with chopped nuts […]
Lace cookies look like lace and taste like crisp caramel! Many years ago, when I was teaching a dessert class, one of my students asked me if one had to use a toothpick tiny holes materialize before your very eyes! Take your time to make just six or eight cookies […]
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 […]