Farro is a grain that is very healthy, easy to prepare and a wonderful base for this Farro Vegetable Salad. It has a chewy texture and a somewhat nutty taste. When you toss Farro (or any grain) with the dressing of your choice while it is still warm, the grain […]
Swiss Meringue Vacherins are much sturdier than their French counterparts. There are basically three different methods to prepare meringue: French, Swiss and Italian. Up until last week, I had been making French Meringues as beautifully explained by Jacques Pepin in his book La Technique. I’ve been making meringue kisses, meringue […]
The sweetness of the apples is a delicious balance to the thinly sliced potatoes in this Potato-Apple Galette. Adding sage gives it an earthy flavor that will make you want to come back for a second piece. This recipe is so easy and yet looks so elegant! You can serve […]
Hamantaschen fillings can take many forms. My favorites are the traditional poppy seed, apricot and prune. I confess, I use a prepared Poppyseed filling. Sometimes I grate a little orange zest into it and sometimes I don’t. It’s delicious if you like mohn and don’t obsess about all the little […]
Looking for a quick and easy dessert treat? These Chocolate Clusters require almost no cooking at all! Annie Mae, the lady who worked for my parents for over 60 years, was always looking for ways to satisfy my Mother’s yearning for candy. It was a daunting task; because Mom was […]
White Bean Dip has many personalities. It is a cousin of Israeli Hummous and Greek Skordalia. Whatever country to which you link White Bean Dip; it is easy to make and completely addictive. Customize it to your taste by adding more garlic and lemon. Enjoy it with pita wedges, and […]
White Bean Soup combines the smooth creamy texture of white beans and the umami of dried porcini/shitake mushrooms heightened by fresh rosemary. White beans are a source of protein, calcium and fiber and are a delicious and healthy addition to everyone’s meal-particularly vegetarians and vegans. This White Bean Soup is […]
Take the Parmesan out of the Pesto and you have a much sharper taste of garlic. Spread this Pesto over Rack of Lamb and you have a mouthwatering treat! The delicious flavor of roasted lamb melts into the Pesto and the result is a spectacular treat. I urge you to […]
Sour Plum Sauce (Tkemali) is Georgian (Russian) in origin and is easily found ready made in Russian neighborhoods. It is the Georgian equivalent to catsup- although it has a much more complex flavor. Both catsup and Sour Plum Sauce (Tkemali) have fruit as their base-tomatoes for catsup and sour plums […]
Call these Zucchini- Feta Latkes or Zucchini-Feta Pancakes. The most important step in making this recipe is squeezing the water out of the shredded zucchini. That step makes all the difference. The herb mix of parsley, mint and dill is a traditional mix in Turkish cuisine. You don’t have to […]