I first decided to prepare Greek Moussaka when I started to make Purim dinners for a group of friends. We started out as young couples with our children and now it has grown to include everyones’ grandchildren as well. I needed a menu much of which could be made in […]
Pasta Bolognese is the Italian word for past with meat sauce. It sounds so much more inviting than: Pasta with Meat Sauce. Pasta Bolognese is easy to make and beloved by adults and kids alike. I like to spoon it over pasta with ridges because the ridges hold on to […]
White Bean Soup combines the smooth creamy texture of white beans and the umami of dried porcini/shitake mushrooms heightened by fresh rosemary. White beans are a source of protein, calcium and fiber and are a delicious and healthy addition to everyone’s meal-particularly vegetarians and vegans. This White Bean Soup is […]
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 […]
Sour Plum Sauce (Tkemali) is Georgian (Russian) in origin and is easily found ready made in Russian neighborhoods. It is the Georgian equivalent to catsup- although it has a much more complex flavor. Both catsup and Sour Plum Sauce (Tkemali) have fruit as their base-tomatoes for catsup and sour plums […]
I discovered Armenian Meatballs when I was researching hors d’oeuvres to make for a cocktail party at my home. A group of us were going on an Art Tour of Russia. I knew we wouldn’t be able to eat meat there because it wasn’t Kosher. I decided to give everyone […]
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 […]
These Khrustiki cookies look like twigs covered in snow. You could shape the dough into menorah or dreidels. This year, they are perfect for both Chanukah and Christmas; because Chanukah begins in the evening on Christmas Day. I did not create this recipe. My only change to the original recipe […]
Call these Zucchini-Feta Latkes or Zucchini-Feta Pancakes. The most important step in making this recipe is squeezing the water out of the shredded zucchini. That step makes all the difference. The herb mix of parsley, mint and dill is a traditional mix in Turkish cuisine. You don’t have to be […]
Imagine that there some people who are not fans of potatoes! There are also people who stay away from all carbs. Shredded Vegetable Latkes provide the crunch and satisfaction of a latke without the potatoes! Shredded veggies mixed with fresh dill and horseradish make a really wonderful alternative or addition […]