Looking for a recipe that harkens back to “old world” elegance? This is it! I developed Salmon Wellington after I was sent Black Truffle Paté and Truffle Oil by Crafted Kosher- a company that is unfortunately no longer in business. The term “Wellington” usually connotes tournedos spread with liver paté […]
This recipe for Chicken, Pineapple and Snow Pea Kebobs was born out out of my frustration over not having an outdoor barbecue. For years, I’ve watched my friends grill outside. My husband and I are sort of “vetted and bonded” professional guests. We don’t have a summer house. Many of […]
Cranberry Chicken is an easy recipe that is completely made on your stove top! You can make your own or use any canned cranberry sauce. Personally, I prefer Gefen because it has no extra ingredients-just cranberries, cane sugar and water. I also use Bartenura Balsamic Vinegar. Full disclosure, I was […]
Sometimes you try a recipe and guess what-it doesn’t work. Or, it does work; but nobody likes it. Your dilemma is- what do you do with the leftovers? I’m not prone to throwing out food. My Friday night chicken with orzo- a one pot meal- was not a success with […]
I turned Veal Piccata into Turkey Scallopine with Lemon and Capers when a doctor friend of ours concluded that white meat turkey was the only healthy meat to eat. It turns out that the mild flavor of turkey is the perfect foil for the mixture of lemon juice, white wine […]
Last week, my husband and I made a last minute reservation at Mike’s Bistro located at 127 East 54th Street (between Park and Lexington) in New York City- 212-799-3911. It was our first time; but definitely won’t be our last! We walked into a lovely warm room with exposed brick […]
It’s hard to believe that Passover is almost upon us. People who are staying home have begun their cleaning so that they can be ready to cook for the holidays. Everyone who observes is beginning to eat from their cupboards thereby reducing the amount of Chametz they have to throw […]
I was so excited when Trina Kaye sent a copy of The New Passover Menu by Paula Shoyer. Paula’s baking books are so beautifully done that I was looking forward to seeing what she did with the daunting cooking issue that is Passover; and she doesn’t disappoint. The New Passover […]
Dahlia Abraham-Klein has woven love throughout her book “Spiritual Kneading Through the Jewish Months. I quote:”In the sanctuary of our homes, we are graced with a special capacity to meditate and to converse with God while kneading dough. love and faith is infused into the challah, which then serves as […]
Step into my kitchen and follow along as I prepare four of my favorite international meat recipes in these step-by-step videos. I grew up in a kosher home but ate non kosher food when I went out. When I married my husband, I promised not to do that any more. […]