Osso Buco is Italian for bone with a hole. This hole contains marrow which you can eat with a special marrow bone spoon or any spoon with a bowl small enough to fit into the hole-like a demitasse spoon. Most people think of Osso Buco as a veal dish; but […]
These Mini Meat Loaves are perfect for a buffet or an easy family dinner. Each mini loaf is about five ounces; which is perfect for one person. Better yet- you’re not getting five ounces of meat. You’re getting some meat mixed up with a ton of sautéed vegetables and spices! […]
It seems like everyone loves meatballs! I’m giving you the proportions of sugar and spices that make my family smile. You can adjust it to fit your family’s taste. Add more or less allspice, or more or less brown sugar and lemon juice. Meatballs, about one inch around, are good […]
I feel so pleased that Bakar Kosher Meats wanted to partner with me. They sent me two beautiful roasts. One I made for Shabbat dinner and one I made for a video. Both times the meat was delicious! The herb crust I mixed together creates a beautiful crust over the […]
What red wine, vegetables,and herbs do to the humble beef cube is simply spectacular! Hint: Make this recipe a day or two in advance. The flavors only get better!
I think I first decided to prepare 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 […]
What a combination! Sweet cranberry sauce, hot white horseradish, cinnamon sticks and cloves produce a scrumptious sauce and tender meat. The carrots and onions are permeated with all those yummy flavors. Add potatoes, noodles or any grain of your choice. You definitely need something extra to soak up all that […]
When I was growing up, every Sunday we either went to a Chinese restaurant or more often, ordered in deli. I remember squeezing around the small pink and white formica table in our kitchen and unwrapping the sandwiches and hot dogs. In the Summer, there was a machine that we […]
My Father came home every night around 6:15 so that we could eat as a family at 6:30. And I mean every night-there were no exceptions. I have to admit that as much as we tried to make that happen in our home, we were probably only successful maybe 55% […]
One day, many years ago, when I decided to make Pot Roast for the weekend, I noticed that I had several bottles of beer in the fridge. We’re not beer drinkers; so it must have been leftover from one of my children’s gatherings. I thought: what will happen if I […]