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 is an easy recipe that is completely made on your stove top! You can 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 using these products before […]
It seems like everyone loves meatballs! I’m giving you the proportions of sugar and spices that make my family smile. You can adjust the proportions to fit your family’s taste. Add more or less allspice, or more or less brown sugar and lemon juice. Meatballs, about one inch around, are […]
Boeuf Bourguignon- what red wine, vegetables,and herbs do to the humble beef cube is simply spectacular! And for your vegetarians- try this Tofu Bourguignon. They get all the flavors without the meat! Hint: Make this recipe a day or two in advance. The flavors only get better!
A rolled Roasted Turkey Breast is perfect when you don’t want to roast a whole bird. It’s easy to prepare and is delicious hot or cold. I love using the leftovers for sandwiches or a Chef’s Salad! Even your dark meat devotées will find it moist, flavorful and satisfying. There […]
I first decided to prepare Greek Moussaka when I started to make Purim dinners for a group of friends. We started out as young couples with our children and now it has grown to include everyones’ grandchildren as well. I needed a menu much of which could be made in […]
Meat Sauce is easy to make and beloved by adults and kids alike. I like to spoon it over pasta with ridges because the ridges hold on to the sauce. Capellini and spaghetti squash are also great choices to make with Meat Sauce. They’re both thin strands so the flavor […]
Combine cinnamon, allspice, mint, cilantro, garlic, raisins and pine nuts with chopped meat. Shape this mixture into small meatballs, brown and simmer and you will have the most amazingly delicious hors d’oeuvre you have ever had. Dip the meatballs into Sour Plum Sauce (Tkemali) and you’ll be hooked!
Don’t let anyone tell your turkey is dry and boring! Spreading the margarine and herbs under the skin covering the breast and the outside of the whole turkey adds incredible flavor. The apricot-ginger glaze gives the skin a sticky crisp texture and mouthwatering taste. Tenting the turkey mid roasting helps […]
I make Hot and Sweet Pot Roast with Top of the Rib that I simmer with sweet cranberry sauce, hot white horseradish, cinnamon sticks and cloves. It is is a melt in your mouth treat. Add potatoes, noodles or any grain of your choice. You definitely need something extra to […]