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 […]
Skill Level: Moderate
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
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 […]
Ricotta and Cream Cheese Blintzes
Ricotta and Cream Cheese Blintzes are so delicious. Am I the last one to make her own? Probably not, but I felt it was something I had to do. A rite of passage, if you will. Blueberry blintzes are my favorite so I started on a quest to make ones […]
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
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
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
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 […]
Chicken, Pineapple and Snow Pea Kebobs
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
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 […]