Plantain Chips are crunchy and delicious. Enjoy them as a healthy snack with a drink in hand or without. I also like to crush them and use the crumbs as a coating for fish, meat or vegetables. They make a great substitute for matzah meal on Passover. For a recipe […]
Skill Level: Easy
Spinach and Cheese Lasagne
Spinach and Cheese Lasagne is made with lasagne noodles layered with homemade tomato sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmesan and baby spinach. All these ingredients come together to form this wonderful Spinach and Cheese Lasagne. I like to make two at a time and always have one in the freezer. I remember […]
Eggplant Sandwiches
Eggplant sandwiches have it all. They are vegetarian and could be carb free if you use gf bread crumbs. They are ooey-gooey and delicious. Have some home made tomato sauce ready to dip them in. Serve these Eggplant Sandwiches with a salad for a light lunch or as a first […]
Sweet Potato Casserole
This Sweet Potato Casserole has been part of my Thanksgiving dinner for literally my whole life. When I was a child, Annie Mae made it. I remember her boiling and peeling the hot potatoes without even waiting for them to cool off. She mashed them with all the other ingredients […]
Baked Stuffed Potatoes
Fluffy mashed potatoes contrasted with crisp potato skins- it doesn’t get any better!
Apple Crisp
When in doubt about what to make for dessert, make an Apple Crisp! You can use any combination of fruit that you want and spice it as you wish. You can add flour to bind it or leave out the flour and have it juicier. Add oats or chopped nuts […]
Chocolate Crumb Crust
Lines 9” Pie Plate
Cream Cheese Dough
This cream cheese dough is easy to make melts in your mouth. Try it with my Striped Bass en Croute.
Israeli Couscous with Vegetables
The trick to this Israeli Couscous with Vegetables is to add the diced carrots, zucchini and sliced asparagus to the couscous while it is still piping hot. That way, the heat from the couscous cooks the vegetables so that they retain their color and bite. I’ve purposely left this recipe […]
New Potatoes Stuffed with Salmon Caviar
These New Potatoes Stuffed with Salmon Caviar are an easy and elegant hors d’oeuvre for New Years Eve or any festive gathering. You can make them dairy by dotting them with creme fraiche or sour cream; or leave them non-dairy by just adding a few chopped chives. You can prep […]