Skill Level: Moderate

French, Parve

All-Purpose Crêpes

Some of my fondest food memories are of savoring Crêpes Suzette being flamed at the table at a wonderful French restaurant. I enjoyed the elegance of the set up: the lightly cooked crêpes, the butter, the fresh orange juice, the orange zest, the sugar and the orange liqueur all lined […]

Apple Tart
Dessert, French, Parve

Apple Tart

This Apple Tart is rich and sweet from the apples sautéed with the seeds from a vanilla bean and topped with apples glazed with orange marmalade and orange liqueur. What a treat and a beautiful way to impress your company! No rolling pin needed! You can press the dough around […]

Chicken Soup
Eastern European, Holidays, Soup

Chicken Soup

Chicken Soup, aka Jewish penicillin, is one of the world’s most iconic soups . Families in every culture have their own special formula. I enjoy knowing that my soup is the same one that was made in my Great Grandmother’s home in Hataivich, my Grandmother’s home in NYC,  in my […]

Apricot-Raspberry Tart
Dessert, French, Parve

Apricot-Raspberry Tart

This Apricot-Raspberry Tart is a prime example of eating with your eyes before you have your first bite. The orange apricots, red raspberries and green pistachios make you feel like you’re jumping into a beautiful painting. The almond cream or frangipane in French, gives you the mouth feel of a […]

Chicken Tacos
Entree, Mexican, Poultry, Uncategorized

Chicken Tacos

I was inspired to make Chicken Tacos when I received a totally unexpected delivery of fresh and delicious tortillas and tostadas from Del Campo. Each bite tastes of pure corn. I happily munched on the tostadas while I made chicken tacos. I let the Del Campo company know how much […]

Pecan Almond Coconut Granola Brittle
American, Parve

Pecan Almond Coconut Granola Brittle

Did you ever think you would eat a granola brittle? I never did; until Jessica, President and Founder of Jessica’s Natural Foods sent me many packages (different flavors) of her amazing No Transfat, No cholesterol, Non GMO Verified Granola. I looked at the bag of Pecan Almond Granola and somehow […]

Salmon Wellington
Entree, Fish, French, Uncategorized

Salmon Wellington

The idea for Salmon Wellington popped into my mind when I was sent some Black Truffle Paté and Truffle Oil by Crafted Kosher- a company that is no longer in business. The term “Wellington” usually connotes tournedos covered with liver paté and puff pastry. I replaced the beef and liver […]