Entree

Boeuf Bourguignon
Entree, French, Red Meat

Boeuf Bourguignon

I first read about how to make Boeuf Bourguignon in Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking and was hooked. I then set my mind on creating a kosher version. At first, I actually did brown each beef cube individually. What an annoying task. It was my brother in […]

Mandelbread
Breakfast, Dessert, German, Parve

Mandelbread

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 […]

Blueberry Crumb Cake
American, Breakfast, Dessert

Blueberry Crumb Cake

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 […]

Roasted Turkey Breast
American, Entree, Poultry

Roasted Turkey Breast

A rolled Roasted Turkey Breast is perfect when you don’t want to roast a whole bird. It’s easy to prepare; and is delicious hot or cold. I love using the leftovers of a Roasted Turkey Breast for sandwiches or a Chef’s Salad!  Even your dark meat devotées will find it […]

Coq Au Vin
Entree, French, Poultry

Coq Au Vin

The exact translation of Coq au Vin is chicken in wine; but it is so much more. There are so many layers of flavor built up in this recipe inspired by Julia Child. The mushrooms are quartered rather than sliced; so they have a more toothsome feel in your mouth. […]

Greek Moussaka
Entree, Greek, Red Meat

Greek Moussaka

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 […]

Apricot Glazed Turkey
American, Entree, Poultry

Apricot Glazed Turkey

Don’t let anyone tell your turkey is dry and boring! Spreading the margarine and herbs under the skin covering the breast and  the outside of the whole turkey adds incredible flavor. The apricot-ginger glaze gives the skin a sticky crisp texture and mouthwatering taste. Tenting the turkey mid roasting helps […]

Apple Cake
American, Breakfast, Dessert, Parve

Apple Cake

Apple Cake: two layers of sliced apples oozing with cinnamon and sugar between three layers of cake  baked in a Bundt pan! This Apple Cake can be presented whole or served sliced on a platter. We enjoy it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Add a scoop of ice cream on […]