I love Sour Cherry Rice-maybe because my daughter loves cherries. I definitely did not create this recipe. I did do a good bit of recipe research and melded all the ideas that worked for me into one- and then added roasted onions because my grandson loves roasted onions. Most important […]
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Vegan Double Chocolate Cookies
My family isn’t vegan; but every once in awhile, we have guests who are. I had torn out this recipe ages ago from somewhere. It looks like magazine paper as opposed to newspaper. The original recipe is not vegan; but it just took a few changes to make it so. […]
Pico de Gallo
Every cuisine has its version of a spicy sauce based on the fresh ingredients available in its country of origin. In Mexico, they ramp up the heat with an enormous variety of peppers. Some peppers are much much hotter than others; and if you leave the seeds in- Watch out! […]
Matzarella en Carrozza
Matzarella en Carrozza is a Passover take of one of my favorite Italian appetizers, Mozzarella en Carrozza. I simply replace the bread with matzah that’s been soaked in egg, add mozzarella and Pesto, and sauté in olive oil. The result is an ooey gooey delicious appetizer/entrée that will please adults […]
Pesto
This traditional Pesto is an Italian sauce that is made with garlic, basil, pine nuts, olive oil and parmesan. It does lend 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 […]
Roasted Cauliflower
A whole roasted cauliflower is a thing of beauty! Can anyone resist digging into that crisp outside and discovering the soft mellow flavors within? I must have tried to roast a whole cauliflower a zillion times before I settled on the method that satisfied my taste buds most. Here’s how. […]
Book Review: Perfect Flavors by Naomi Nachman
It is so exciting to be reviewing Naomi Nachman’s second book. Her first book Perfect for Pesach is full of wonderful, easy to prepare recipes that are Perfect for Pesach and all year round. As Naomi expresses so well at the beginning of her radio show, Table for Two, on […]
Strawberry Sorbet
Strawberry sorbet is smooth and creamy and easily made from frozen strawberries puréed with 3 simple ingredients. Spoon it into an orange shell for a company dinner or eat it as soft serve right away. I promise, this recipe will quickly become your go-to instant dessert! I like to change […]
Rugelach
Warning- these rugelach are incredibly dairy and delicious. I make them with nuts and without nuts. Either way, your family and guests will clamor for more! This is not one of those 1-2-3 recipes; but the results are more than worth it! Prep time: 2 hours
Easy Mocha Frosting
When you realize that if you make tons of cupcakes for your grandchildren; you have to frost them and you don’t have a lot of time- this is the perfect frosting. Using unsweetened cocoa instead of chocolate that you have to chop up and melt is a great time saver. […]