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 […]
The is a velvety soup flecked with small nuggets of chestnuts. The addition of apple brandy gives it a delicious zing! The Spiced Pecans add a delicious crunch and an additional layer of flavor. Make this recipe 24 hours in advance; so that all the flavors have a chance to […]
As comforting as mashed potatoes, this peas and rice recipe is warming and delicious as a side dish. Add some chicken to the skillet and you have a one pot meal! Prep time: 20 minutes
This is the vegetarian version of a chicken recipe I learned in Tuscany. Make it at least one day in advance so that the tofu has a chance to soak up the flavors of the sauce. Prep time: 45 minutes
It is thanks to Julia Child and her Volume Two of Mastering The Art of French Cooking, that I am making this recipe. The chocolate and cocoa spattered pages are a testament to how many times I have made this over the years. Naturally, Julia uses butter; and I encourage […]
Sweet beets, tangy clementines, and creamy avocados tossed with lemon vinaigrette make a wonderful salad combination.This Roasted Beet, Clementine and Avocado Salad is how you eat healthy without forsaking flavor! Add some toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds if you like a little crunch! Add some goat cheese if you […]
This is a light creamy puree of Tomato Soup without a drop of cream. Its delicate flavor comes from thyme and orange zest. The thin slice of Meyer Lemon floating on top invites you to press on it with the back of your spoon and let its unique lemon-orange tang […]
This recipe produces a simple cookie that is not too sweet and that can be cut into any shape you choose. I particularly like to make turkeys, pilgrims or dreidels out of the dough. You can decorate them as you wish. Bake the cookies first and let them cool completely […]
Delicious, beautiful and easy to prepare! What more could you want of a recipe? Okay, yes, you do have to peel and core the pears; but the results are worth it. If you have ripe pears, the coring is easier and the poaching takes less time. The good news is […]
Tart apples bring out the sweetness of the squash and the curry enhances it all. Eat it plain or add croutons, toasted nuts, crisp dried apple slices-or all three. Anyway you do it, this soup is a treat! Prep time: 30 minutes