This Strawberry Blueberry Tart is a delicious and beautiful way to celebrate the summer. The contrasting textures and taste of cooked and raw blueberries combined with the sweetness of fresh, juicy strawberries is irresistible. The red and blue colors of the berries makes this Strawberry Blueberry Tart perfect for the […]
Just a little background for those who might wonder about the sundry posts for The Nine Days and meatless meals preceding Tisha B’Av. “Tisha B’Av (Hebrew: תשעה באב or ט׳ באב, “the Ninth of Av,”) is an annual fast day in Judaism, named for the ninth day (Tisha) of the […]
Green Dill Sauce is simply home made mayo that becomes green with the addition of assorted herbs and/or vegetables. You can change the flavor to suit your own taste with the choice and amount of herbs you add. I use unflavored rice vinegar because I find it less sharp than […]
Acorn Squash Filled with Ratatouille takes advantage of the sweetness of the squash contrasted with the earthiness of the ratatouille. Quarter the squash and serve it as a side dish or serve the ratatouille in half a squash as a main dish. Acorn Squash Filled with Ratatouille is a beautiful […]
Fillets of Flounder cooked with shallots, cucumbers and dill is an easy, light and delicious recipe that is perfect for lunch or dinner. You can make rosettes of the flounder like I do in the video or you can just arrange the fillets in a pan and arrange the other […]
Cut off all those gnarly bumps and root hairs from the outside of a celery root; and you’re left with a vegetable that imparts a delicate and refined flavor to whatever you add it to. In this recipe, I mix shredded celery root with pears and toss them in a […]
Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Carrots and Chestnuts could almost be dessert! They are sweet, delicious and look beautiful on a plate! I usually buy fresh brussels sprouts and peel them back; but buying packaged ones saves a lot of time and handwork. To be honest, they’re equally delicious. Fresh organic carrots […]
You will love Kosher by Design Brings It Home by Susie Fishbein. If you don’t cook, you can just look at the beautiful pictures. The food, the place settings and the page layouts are fantastic. You can follow Susie’s travels throughout France, Italy, Mexico and Israel and feel her excitement […]
I love the velvety texture of this wonderful Chestnut Soup with Apple Brandy. I remember the old days, when you had to peel fresh chestnuts. My hands took days to recover. Now, you can buy pre-peeled chestnuts in a package or a jar. It’s a real game changer. This Chestnut […]
As comforting as mashed potatoes, this Pigeon peas and rice recipe is not only warming and delicious but the peas are supposed to bring good luck! Add some chicken or diced tofu to the skillet and you have a one pot meal! Prep time: 20 minutes