I love Leek Quiche. Leeks have a milder and more mellow flavor than onions. When they’re sautéed, the leeks just seem to melt into the custard filling. Leeks also mix beautifully with other vegetables. I often reduce the amount of leeks by a cup or two and substitute them with […]
I grew up eating Halibut Salad. It was on our Thursday rotation of fish meals. Halibut is a firm white fleshed fish that has a very mild flavor. It’s actually whiter than other white fleshed fish like snapper or flounder. I think that’s what makes it so pretty as a […]
Goujons de Sole are small pieces of Sole that are dipped in fritter batter and fried. The concept of fried fish was originally brought to England by Western Sephardic Jews in the 17th century. What we know as Fish ‘N Chips is made with whole fillets; while this French version […]
Tuna Noodle Casserole was very popular when I was a newlywed- 51 years ago. Over the years, I stopped making it. That being said, there is nothing like a creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole to warm your tummy and comfort you on a snowy Winter’s night. Years ago, I used canned […]
De La Rosa 613 sent me a gift of their Avocado Oil and Balsamic Glaze. My mission was to come up with a recipe using them. FYI- Avocado Oil is very healthy and has a very high smoke point; which makes it very easy to fry with. The Balsamic Glaze […]
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 […]
Fish Tacos are a fun dinner whether you opt for a soft tortilla or a hard taco shell. I’ve served these Fish Tacos for lunch and dinner. Adults and children alike enjoy scooping up the grilled fish and choosing their favorite add ons of guacamole, cole slaw with lime juice […]
Vegetables Bourguignon (a riff on Boeuf Bourguignon), is a flavorful vegetarian entrée all year round and perfect for Passover as well. My video shows me serving the Vegetables Bourguignon over a slice of Roasted Cauliflower. I also love to serve it over a mound of mashed potatoes ! Whichever way […]
The combination of spices in this Beef Tagine make you feel like you’re in Morocco. The hot, sweet and spicy flavors combined with the tender beef, vegetables , dried apricots and orange peel make each bite a perfect one. Make this Beef Tagine a day in advance so that the […]
Tofu is an amazing vegetarian protein. It literally absorbs any marinade you soak it in. It also absorbs the flavors of any recipe you add it to. The trick is to press the moisture out of the tofu and give it enough time to soak up the flavors of the […]