Salmon Croquettes are an oldie but goodie! When I was growing up, Thursday night was fish night in our house. Salmon Croquettes were on a rotation with fried fish and halibut salad. Canned salmon is perfect to use to make these croquettes. Find a brand that has no skin and […]
I love Meat Loaf. It was one of my favorite meals when I was a child; and still is as an adult.. The day you make it, the Meat Loaf is hot and moist and perfect with mashed potatoes. The next day the meat has chilled and consolidated. It’s perfect […]
Baked Spaghetti was a recipe that my Grandma Fanny made when my Father was a child. I watched his older sister, my Aunt Hilda, make it when we used to spend private time together. I remember loving to go to her house to pat the belly of the big porcelain […]
Roast Duck In Fruit Sauce is a mouth watering recipe that is relatively simple to prepare- except for cleaning the ducks. Major TIME saving hint: Get pre-roasted unseasoned ducks from your butcher and then braise them in the sauce. One of my favorite gourmet food experiences was eating duck at […]
My Mother made Chremsels for Passover every year that I can remember. When my husband and I started taking our family away for Passover, she used to freeze a few for me to eat when we got back. Mom hated to cook; but for some reason, this was a recipe […]
This Vegetarian Tzimmis is the very delicious and definitely healthier version of my family’s original meat Tzimmis. Growing up, I ate Tzimmis made with with flanken and marrow bones. We ate it for Rosh Hashana and for the meal before the Fast of Yom Kippur. I continued to make it […]
Cubed bread soaked in cinnamon, chocolate, coconut milk , sour cherries and eggs baked together make a wonderful bite. Prep time: 15 minutes + 60 minutes for bread cubes to soak
I started making Individual Potato Kugels when my holiday crowd seemed to grow exponentially. Sure, you can triple the recipe and make a large tin foil pan of kugel. Cutting it neatly into even squares and serving it is another issue. Presentation is important to me. So, to insure that […]
To make Orange Glazed Chicken, you simply season defrosted frozen orange juice, pour it over the chicken and put it in the oven. Basting the chicken every 15 minutes assures that every piece will be well glazed. I like to scatter loads of extra orange slices around the chicken so […]
Fried goat cheese is one of life’s special pleasures. Coat each slice in crushed Candied Pecans (or any crushed nuts) or in crumbs (gluten-free for Passover) and quickly fry in oil. It’s crunchy, creamy and delicious. You can add the fried goat cheese medallions to salads or soups or just […]