I first read about how to make Boeuf Bourguignon in Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking and was hooked. I then set my mind on creating a kosher version. At first, I actually did brown each beef cube individually. What an annoying task. It was my brother in […]
A rolled Roasted Turkey Breast is perfect when you don’t want to roast a whole bird. It’s easy to prepare; and is delicious hot or cold. I love using the leftovers of a Roasted Turkey Breast for sandwiches or a Chef’s Salad! Even your dark meat devotées will find it […]
Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Peppers combines so many of our favorite foods ie. roasted peppers , pesto and Parmesan. I love all pasta but with this recipe, I like to use a pasta with ridges because the ridges give the Pesto with Basil a place to latch onto and […]
This very colorful Sesame Vegetable and Tofu vegetable salad is packed with flavor and protein. Add the dressing right before serving so the vegetables retain their color. This recipe will be a great addition to your buffet table. By the way, I added tofu to this salad to create a vegetarian […]
The exact translation of Coq au Vin is chicken in wine; but it is so much more. There are so many layers of flavor built up in this recipe inspired by Julia Child. The mushrooms are quartered rather than sliced; so they have a more toothsome feel in your mouth. […]
I first decided to prepare Greek Moussaka when I started to make Purim dinners for a group of friends. We started out as young couples with our children and now it has grown to include everyones’ grandchildren as well. I needed a menu much of which could be made in […]
Pasta Bolognese is the Italian word for past with meat sauce. It sounds so much more inviting than: Pasta with Meat Sauce. Pasta Bolognese is easy to make and beloved by adults and kids alike. I like to spoon it over pasta with ridges because the ridges hold on to […]
How I miss the taste of a wonderful lasagne made with meat sauce and cheese! Well, this week I added veggie meat crumbles to my homemade tomato sauce, loaded on all the cheese and baked it. Spectacular results! This is an easy recipe made with “no boil” lasagne noodles. All […]
Don’t let anyone tell your turkey is dry and boring! Spreading the margarine and herbs under the skin covering the breast and the outside of the whole turkey adds incredible flavor. The apricot-ginger glaze gives the skin a sticky crisp texture and mouthwatering taste. Tenting the turkey mid roasting helps […]
Sweet and Spicy Pot Roast is sweet from cranberry sauce and spicy from hot white horseradish. Cinnamon sticks and cloves round out the flavor. It is a melt in your mouth treat. Add potatoes, noodles or any grain of your choice. You definitely need something extra to soak up all […]