Ever wonder how Coleslaw got its name. According to Wikipedia: “The term “coleslaw” arose in the 18th century as an anglicisation of the Dutch term “koolsla” (“kool” in Dutch sounds like “cole”) meaning “cabbage salad”. The “cole” part of the word ultimately derives from the Latin caulis, meaning cabbage.” Whether […]
Matzarella en Carrozza is a Passover take on one of my favorite Italian appetizers, Mozzarella en Carrozza. I simply replace the bread with matzah that I’ve pre-soaked in egg and add sliced mozzarella and Pesto on two pieces of matzah and mozzarella. Next step is to close the two halves […]
Pesto with Basil is a traditional Italian sauce made with garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and Parmesan. It lends itself to numerous variations. You can replace the basil with spinach or parsley. You can use walnuts or pistachios instead of pine nuts. For my family, I often use toasted sunflower […]
Vegetables Bourguignon (a riff on Boeuf Bourguignon), is a flavorful vegan entrée all year round and perfect for Passover as well. I’m always looking for a delicious and filling vegetarian/vegan entree for my daughter. During the year, tofu and seitan work fine; but not on Passover for those who don’t […]
A whole Roasted Cauliflower is a thing of beauty! Can anyone resist digging into that crisp outside and discovering the soft mellow flavors within? Don’t be surprised if you only get 2-3 intact slices from a large cauliflower. You can arrange the pieces that separate into a slice or serve […]
Tofu is an amazing vegetarian protein. It literally absorbs any marinade you soak it in. It also absorbs the flavors of any recipe you add it to. The trick is to press the moisture out of the tofu and give it enough time to soak up the flavors of the […]
Tofu with Orange Glaze is an example of treating my vegetarian/vegan guests to flavors that are the same as what I’m serving my carnivores. Once you press all the moisture out of the Extra Firm Tofu, it develops a chewiness and is able to absorb whatever sauce you choose to […]
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 […]
You can make these Puff Pastry Straws out of store bought puff pastry made with butter or the non-dairy variety made with margarine. I usually make them non-dairy so that I can serve them with a meat meal. It doesn’t get easier than slightly rolling out the defrosted pastry, sprinkling […]
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 […]