Tag: freezer friendly

Thanksgiving Dinner
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Thanksgiving Dinner

I was born on Thanksgiving Day. Perhaps, that’s why it is my favorite holiday. From our first one bedroom apartment to the larger family apartment we live in now, Thanksgiving Dinner has always been in our house. Every year, my husband makes his famous cornucopia as a centerpiece and sets […]

Roasting a Pumpkin
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Roasting a Pumpkin

I find Roasting a Pumpkin to be easy and very satisfying. The best pumpkins to roast are Sugar Pumpkins. They have a sweet and mellow flavor that is perfect for pies. Yes, you can use canned pumpkin for pumpkin recipes; but where’s the fun in that? Roasting a Pumpkin rather […]

Strawberry Sorbet
American, Parve, Uncategorized

Strawberry Sorbet

Strawberry sorbet is Smooth and creamy and easily made from frozen strawberries puréed with 3 simple ingredients.  Spoon it into an orange shell for a company dinner or eat it as soft serve right away. I promise, Strawberry Sorbet will quickly become your go-to instant dessert! I like to change […]

Parsnip Apple soup with Pomegranate drizzle
American, Soup

Parsnip and Apple Soup

Parsnip and Apple Soup takes full advantage of the distinctive flavors of sweet earthy parsnips and tart Granny Smith apples.  This combination is delicious on its own; but you can take it up a notch by adding a drizzle of pomegranate molasses and maple syrup. The play of tart and […]

American, Parve

Coconut-Chocolate Chip Squares

It’s so exciting to find a beloved recipe in the back of a box of “oldies but goodies”. I used to make these every year as part of a cookie assortment for holidays. I’ve reworked the recipe and made it healthier and “nut free”-except for the coconut. Naturally, you can […]

Mini Phyllo Pecan Tarts
American, Dessert, Parve

Mini Phyllo Pecan Tarts

Mini Phyllo Pecan Tarts are like Pecan Pie with a less gooey filling! They have lots of toasted pecan goodness with just enough delicious goo to hold them together. The phyllo shells look amazing and give great crunch in each bite. Phyllo dough may seem intimidating the first time you […]

Pumpkin Pie
American, Dessert, Parve

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie was always a favorite of my Mother’s and still is my daughter’s. For years, I bought a small sugar pumpkin, steamed it, puréed it and used it to make a Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. Then, I evolved; and started to roast the fresh pumpkin. The roasted pumpkin has infinitely […]

Mini Meat Loaves
American, Entree, Red Meat

Mini Meat Loaves

These Mini Meat Loaves are perfect for a buffet or an easy family dinner. Each mini loaf is about five ounces; which is perfect for one person. Better yet- you’re not getting five ounces of meat. You’re getting some meat mixed up with a ton of sautéed vegetables and spices! […]