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 […]
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Roasted Beet Soup with Fried Goat Cheese
Roasted Beet Soup with Fried Goat Cheese takes full advantage of the affinity between beets and goat cheese. Thinking about this combination I created a creamy and rich Passover soup and added sweet crunch from candied pecans. Coating medallions of goat cheese in crushed pecans is delicious all year round; […]
Candied Pecans
Candied pecans are easy to make and so delicious. Enjoy them as candy or use them as a garnish for soup or salad! If you love candied nuts, try my recipe for Glazed Almonds. Prep time: 5 minutes
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Apricot Filling
This Flourless Chocolate Cake with Apricot Filling is made with finely ground nuts instead of flour. It also has 10 eggs in it. The yolks help hold it together and the whites let it rise. This is a rich and delicious cake for everyone; and a real treat for those […]
Split Pea Soup
I grew up eating this “stick to your ribs” Split Pea Soup on many a Friday night. Like my Chicken Soup, this is my Grandma Jeannie’s recipe that was passed down through her mother Great Grandma Sarah; who, no doubt, learned it from Great Great Grandma Ida. As with all […]
Rice with Sautéed Vegetables
Rice stuffing with sautéed vegetables is only limited by your imagination. Use any kind of rice or grain you like, add sautéed onions, celery, and/or carrots and then brighten it up with dried fruit: cranberries, apricots, raisins, cherries. Add nuts if no one is allergic. Prep time: 30 minutes
Steamed Artichokes
Steamed Artichokes became a favorite with my children from the moment they began to actually eat with their hands. Many of their friends leaned to eat Steamed Artichokes at our table. Eating tutorial later. First – choose artichokes whose leaves are tightly closed. I prefer unblemished ones but the “frost-bitten” […]
Quinoa with Toasted Coconut
This recipe for Quinoa with Toasted Coconut is especially important for those who don’t eat kitniyot on Passover. For non kitniyot eaters, it is very hard to add protein to their diet. Tofu and Seitan are not permitted. Quinoa is a whole grain and, as such, provides a good deal […]
Red Snapper Fillets Coated in Plantain chips
Red Snapper Fillets coated in Plantain Chips make an unusual and delicious meal and are perfect for Passover. You can use any firm fleshed white fish like grouper or halibut instead of the snapper for this easy recipe. The crushed plantain chips give a great coating to the red snapper […]
Blackberry-Mango Salsa
This Blackberry-Mango Salsa is as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat. Fresh lime juice turns up the flavor of all the other ingredients. This is the perfect accompaniment to fish or chicken or even just spooned over a plate of quinoa. Here’s a link to a […]