For years, I’ve heard people talk about eating a Green Bean Casserole on Thanksgiving. I have to admit that before I made one, I had never eaten one. I had read about it being a staple on Thanksgiving menus; but it was never on my family’s table when I was […]
I make Herbed Roast Turkey with Maple Glaze with herbs under and over the turkey skin. They impart the most delicious flavor and amazing aroma. Add maple syrup to the turkey’s natural fat for basting for a whole other layer of sweet deliciousness. The skin on Herbed Roast Turkey with […]
Did you know that frozen cranberries make delicious Classic Cranberry Sauce; and you can make it all year round. You don’t even have to defrost the berries! I admit I grew up eating canned jellied cranberry sauce. That being said, homemade cranberry sauce is so much better. I love to […]
Heirloom Tomatoes and Bleu Cheese are a magical combination. I wait all year for those indescribably delicious heirloom tomatoes. Yes, in this era of perpetual availability of all fruits and vegetables, there still is a special unique flavor to produce in its natural season. Tomatoes fall into this category. To […]
I love using Napa Cabbage when I’m making this Cole Slaw with Lime Juice. The ruffled edges and pale green color of the cabbage looks so inviting. Of course, you can use regular green cabbage with no problem. This Cole Slaw with Lime Juice has no mayo. It’s crunchy with […]
I should really call this recipe Mock Sour Cherry Persian Rice. 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. For instance, I added roasted onions because my grandson loves roasted onions. […]
My family isn’t vegan; but every once in awhile, we have guests who are. Applesauce replaces the egg and you have Vegan Double Chocolate Cookies. The combination of chopped sweet chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips is a chocolate knock out. Vegan Double Chocolate Cookies are a chocoholic’s dream! Hint: For […]
Pico de Gallo is a spicy Mexican sauce that can be used on everything: eggs, meat, chicken, fish, tacos -even just vegetables. It differs from salsa, in that Pico de Gallo (also called Salsa Cruda-raw salsa) is consumed raw and chunky; while Salsa is generally based on cooked ingredients and […]
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 […]