These Khrustiki cookies look like twigs covered in snow. You could shape the dough into menorah or dreidels. This year, they are perfect for both Chanukah and Christmas; because Chanukah begins in the evening on Christmas Day. I did not create this recipe. My only change to the original recipe […]
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 be […]
Imagine that there some people who are not fans of potatoes! There are also people who stay away from all carbs. Shredded Vegetable Latkes provide the crunch and satisfaction of a latke without the potatoes! Shredded veggies mixed with fresh dill and horseradish make a really wonderful alternative or addition […]
Turkey soup is the answer to not wasting all the deliciousness hiding in those seasoned, long roasted bones; and those tiny morsels of meat that somehow escaped the carving knife. Here is a very simple recipe for making the most out of those bones. Adding the tomatoes and beans add flavor […]
Not only was this pie delicious but against all odds- it froze well! I wrapped it tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. I let it defrost slowly in the fridge to reduce the possibility of it drawing moisture from the shock of a warm kitchen. Prep time: 15 […]
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 […]
This Cranberry-Pomegranate-Orange Sauce glistens like rubies in a bowl. It has a slightly tart flavor from the fresh cranberries and pomegranate juice and sweetness from the orange juice and marmalade. I find that a little tart on your tongue goes a long way in lightening up the meal. Cranberry-Pomegranate-Orange Sauce […]
I created this Smashed Potato and Root Vegetables recipe because my Mother insisted she was allergic to all vegetables except for red and white ones. I took it as a personal challenge to create recipes that she could eat. This one is all white. It passed muster. Smashed means mashed […]
Roasted Corn, Heirloom Tomato and Basil Salad is so fresh and colorful that you just want to dive in and eat it. In the Spring, you can scrape the kernels off fresh ears of corn; but in the Winter, you can defrost bags of corn and the results will still […]
I make this Vegan Mixed Mushroom Gravy specifically for my daughter, who is vegetarian. The truth is, everybody else loves it too. The gravy’s rich brown color comes from the juices of the Portobello mushrooms . I use more of those than any other mushrooms. Rather than do the annoying […]