Why am I thinking about Vegan Borscht? It’s early, I know; but people are already thinking about Passover. We’ll be home this year and the menus will be on me. Vegan Borscht works because my vegetarian daughter can eat it as well as the rest of us; but it’s also […]
This is a simple rice recipe that can be eaten as is or used as a base for other recipes.
Beef Borscht is a quintessential soup for these frigid Winter days. I can just imagine my Russian ancestors huddled around the kitchen table and digging into a bowl of this body and soul warming soup laden with shredded beef, beets, cabbage, and potatoes. It is truly a whole meal in […]
Too hot to cook, make this colorful salad of mango, jicama and corn. It’s sweet and crunchy; and the fresh lime juice makes it sparkle on your tongue. Prep time: 15 minutes
Roasted New Potatoes, Pearl Onions and Carrots provide your carbs and vegetables in one dish! You can buy the 14 ounce package of frozen pearl onions, defrost them and dry them before adding them to the mix; if you don’t feel like peeling fresh pearl onions. For the carrots, you […]
Leek and Potato soup is easy to make and creamy without cream. Leeks have a delicate flavor that sets them apart from plain onions. Be sure to wash them thoroughly. The amount of dirt and sand between the leaves always amazes me. The color of the soup will change based […]
Grated orange rind, dried cranberries and cinnamon make this a more savory than sweet sauce.
Fresh Fruit Salad is a must in my house. Delicious berries and ripe melon in season make everyone very happy. Fruit imported during the Winter can be good but it lacks the natural flavor of the season and it’s more expensive. We never had raspberries or blackberries during Winter; when […]
Make Chicken Nuggets with those chicken fingers you have removed from the cutlets or slice the chicken cutlets themselves. The flavor of the nuggets will depend on the marinade you use. Make your own marinade or use your favorite bottled one. You can make the nuggets, sweet or spicy depending […]
Who doesn’t love a big bowl of Mushroom and Barley soup. This one is is brimming over with flavor from loads of leeks, parsnips, carrots and dill. Serve Mushroom and Barley Soup as a first course; or add crusty bread and a salad and enjoy it as a meal! By the […]