Don’t love making pie dough and rolling it out! Graham Cracker Crust is the answer for you. Not only is it delicious; but it is very easy to assemble. Bake the Graham Cracker Crust blind (unfilled) if your filling doesn’t require baking ie. a fruit curd or mousse; or leave […]
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie can be made with fresh or frozen rhubarb and but the strawberries should be fresh. They are a terrific combination. The addition of orange zest really boosts the flavors of both fruits. Choose between my All-Purpose Pie Dough or Sugar Crust for a double crust. Personally, I enjoy […]
The combination of oranges, strawberries and fresh coconut is called Ambrosia. This word refers to the “nectar of the Gods” in Greek mythology. It is aptly named, although Ambrosia has its origins in the South! The natural juices from the fruits combined with the mellow flavor of fresh coconut is […]
Making a Quinoa Crust is a natural progression from the relatively recent variety of foods benefiting from this supergrain. Ever since quinoa made its appearance on the Passover table, it has turned the Passover food options on its head. Quinoa replaces rice in Passover sushi and flour in cakes. It […]
Pumpkintashen filling came to me when I opened my freezer before Purim and discovered I still had a bag of frozen fresh pumpkin purée! It was leftover from when I made fresh Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving. I thought why not make a pumpkin filling for some of this year’s Hamantaschen. […]
Nothing like a fudgey Chocolate Chip Brownie to satisfy a chocoholic! Timing is important to achieve that texture. You can use the tried and true method of inserting a cake tester in the brownies – but for these Chocolate Chip Brownies, it shouldn’t come out clean. There should not just […]
Oatmeal-Currant Cookies take the iconic Oatmeal Cookie to a new level. Generally, Oatmeal cookies are made with raisins. I really don’t enjoy raisins in baked goods. Consequently, years ago, I started using currants as a substitute for raisins. I like just that firm, tiny, tangy bite as you chew the […]
I’ve teamed up again with Jessica of Jessica’s Natural Foods. This time I’ve turned her organic Vanilla Syrup into caramel! When just made and loose, you have a non-dairy caramel sauce that you can pour over anything. A splash of sea salt puts it over the top. YUM! After the […]
Brown Rice with Zucchini and Onions goes under the heading of comfort food. My adult son had about two cups of it for lunch and asked for more. He was out of luck! The family had gotten there before him and eaten most of it. Zucchini and onions add richness […]
There is no way to adequately describe how delicious these Apple and Pomegranate Crepes are! Have your All-Purpose Crepes ready and the rest is a snap. I make Apple and Pomegranate Crêpes with sliced apples mixed with pomegranate seeds. Sauté everything with a fresh Vanilla bean and douse it with […]