I love chocolate and I love brownies. I especially love the crisp edges that form on the edge the pan — which is why I was so excited to find out about Brownie Brittle! Now, instead of having to bake a whole tray of brownies for a few bites of […]
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Orange Glazed Tofu
This recipe is another example of treating my vegetarian guests to flavors similar to what I’m serving my carnivores. I use the same combination of ingredients to bake and glaze the tofu as I do my Roast Duck in Orange Sauce. Once you press all the moisture out of the […]
Grandma Jeannie and Annie Mae’s Tzimmis
My Mother never liked to cook. She tried to cook a few things when she was first married but the kitchen was never her happy place. Enter Annie Mae, who came to work for my parents before I was born. We lived in the same building as my Grandparents; so […]
Restaurant Review: Marani Glatt Kosher Georgian Restaurant and Bar
This week, I joined two friends at Marani, located in Rego Park, NY. I found it to be quite a cool eating spot. The dining room is low key; yet there are linen napkins. Ana, the owner, is welcoming and helpful as are the rest of the staff. While the menu […]
Restaurant Review: Prime Grill
Sometimes you just have a yen to go out and have a delicious steak. Prime Grill, located midtown in NYC can satisfy that need. I went on Open Table and got one of the last two tables in a packed dining room on a Wednesday night. The main area is […]
Watermelon Pickles
It was at one of my Mother’s “soirées” that I first tasted watermelon pickles. I was a child fascinated by what the cook was creating. It was only as an adult that I learned that watermelon pickles were not created in France in fancy jars; but were, in fact, a […]
Ambrosia
The combination of oranges, strawberries and fresh coconut is called Ambrosia- a term that refers to the “nectar of the Gods” in Greek mythology. It is aptly named; although the recipe has its origins in the South! The natural juices from the fruits combined with the mellow flavor of coconut […]
Saganaki (Fried Cheese)
Wikipedia tells us that fried cheese began in Cairo during the Middle Ages and was popular through the time of the Otttoman occupation. Since then, country after country has put their own spin on this hot melted delight. We have Queso Frito from Spain, fried Mozzarella sticks and Mozzarella en […]
Mashed Potatoes
I love mashed potatoes. Actually, I love all potatoes; but I’m talking about mashed here. I find that I make mashed potatoes most often when I’m serving meat. Consequently, I don’t add butter, milk or cream to the potatoes. Olive oil is my “go to” for a little healthy fat […]
Endive, Blood Orange, Avocado, and Chioggia Beet Salad
I think in color and contrasting flavors and textures! When I saw the rainbow sweet Chioggia beets, I imagined them with juicy mildly acidic blood red oranges, pale green mellow avocados and crisp white endives. Toss the salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette and you have a perfect and beautiful first […]