This Mocha Frosting is what I make when I realize that when I make tons of cupcakes for my grandchildren; I have to frost them in a short time. Using unsweetened cocoa instead of chocolate that you have to chop up and melt is a great time saver. This frosting […]
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BOOK REVIEW: Candies from Heaven by Gil Hovav
I met Gil Hovav at a Jewish Food Media Conference, where he was one of the featured speakers. I was struck by his wide open smile and jovial manner. To listen to Gil speak is to be drawn into his crazy world of family and food and life experience. You […]
Pumpkin Hummous
Freshly roasted and puréed pumpkin adds a touch of sweetness and a soft orange color to traditional hummous. Serve with pita and crudités for a delicious and healthy hors d’oeuvre or snack. Prep time: 15 minutes plus time to roast pumpkin Note: You can use canned puréed pumpkin-not filling, if […]
Book Review: Real Life Kosher Cooking by Miriam Pascal
Miriam Pascal is a young woman who has accomplished a lot. She is a self taught cook and baker who founded the immensely popular site OvertimeCook.com and has already published a dessert cookbook, Something Sweet. Real Life Kosher Cooking is as down to earth as Miriam herself. No special equipment […]
Restaurant Review: UN Plaza Grill
A few of us were privileged to be invited to have dinner as guests of the UN Plaza Grill. What an amazing dinner we had! Let me give you a little background before I talk about the food. We had the pleasure of spending some time talking to Ghandi Kimia, […]
Book Review: The Healthy Jewish Kitchen by Paula Shoyer
When Paula Shoyer’s publicist asked me if I wanted to review her latest book, I jumped at the chance. I have all of Paula’s earlier books: The Holiday Kosher Baker, The Kosher Baker, and The New Passover Menu. They are all beautiful books with recipes that work and don’t require […]
Purée of Pumpkin Soup
I never went pumpkin picking as a child; and I certainly never had Purée of Pumpkin Soup. By the time I had children, schools were taking whole classes to pumpkin patches. My grandchildren go with school and also with their parents. They always seem to pick the largest pumpkin they […]
Win A Brownie Brittle Gift Set!
I love chocolate and I love brownies. I especially love the crisp edges that form on the edge of 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 […]
Orange Glazed Tofu
Orange Glazed Tofu is an 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 for both my Orange Glazed Chicken and Roast Duck in Orange Sauce. Once you […]
Grandma Jeannie and Annie Mae’s Tzimmis
Grandma Jeannie and Annie Mae’s Tzimmis is the name of this recipe. I refer to it this way because my Grandma Jeannie taught Annie Mae, who cared for our family for 60 years, how to prepare it. I find it fascinating that a recipe that originated in Hataivich was handed […]