Seven Minute Frosting turns any cake into a fluffy snowball!Most standard double boilers are not large enough to allow for the volume of frosting that fluffs up from this recipe. I create a makeshift double boiler by using a large soup pot filled with simmering water into which I place […]
This is the perfect filling for my Basic Yellow Cake and Coconut Lemon Layer Cake recipes. Prep time: 20-30 minutes Chilling time: 2-3 hours
Franks ‘N Beans always brought the biggest smile to my Father’s face. Back in the day, that meant two big hot dogs on a plate with a side of Heinz baked beans; and, of course, a large glass of Cel Ray tonic. I have inherited Dad’s love for Franks ‘n […]
Salmon Croquettes are an oldie but goodie! When I was growing up, Thursday night was fish night in our house. Salmon Croquettes were on a rotation with fried fish and halibut salad. Canned salmon is perfect to use to make these croquettes. Find a brand that has no skin and […]
I love Meat Loaf. It was one of my favorite meals when I was a child; and still is as an adult.. The day you make it, the Meat Loaf is hot and moist and perfect with mashed potatoes. The next day the meat has chilled and consolidated. It’s perfect […]
Baked Spaghetti was a recipe that my Grandma Fanny made when my Father was a child. I watched his older sister, my Aunt Hilda, make it when we used to spend private time together. I remember loving to go to her house to pat the belly of the big porcelain […]
Roast Duck In Fruit Sauce is a mouth watering recipe that is relatively simple to prepare- except for cleaning the ducks. Major TIME saving hint: Get pre-roasted unseasoned ducks from your butcher and then braise them in the sauce. One of my favorite gourmet food experiences was eating duck at […]
My Mother made Chremsels for Passover every year that I can remember. When my husband and I started taking our family away for Passover, she used to freeze a few for me to eat when we got back. Mom hated to cook; but for some reason, this was a recipe […]
This Vegetarian Tzimmis is the very delicious and definitely healthier version of my family’s original meat Tzimmis. Growing up, I ate Tzimmis made with with flanken and marrow bones. We ate it for Rosh Hashana and for the meal before the Fast of Yom Kippur. I continued to make it […]
I started making Individual Potato Kugels when my holiday crowd seemed to grow exponentially. Sure, you can triple the recipe and make a large tin foil pan of kugel. Cutting it neatly into even squares and serving it is another issue. Presentation is important to me. So, to insure that […]