This delectable Spaghetti Squash Primavera is a healthy alternative to heavy pasta dishes. You’ll know you’re not eating real pasta; but you won’t mind a bit! Primavera means Spring with all the produce nature offers at that time. Nowadays, you can get most vegetables all year round. There are no […]
Tag: Passover
Green Dill Sauce
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
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 with Cucumbers and Dill
Fillets of Flounder with Cucumbers and Dill is an easy, light and delicious recipe that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Flounder is a white fish with a very mild flavor. It takes on any seasoning you choose to use with it. Once you remove the backbone, the fillets are […]
White Sweet Potato Soup
White Sweet Potato Soup is a conversation starter. It’s not something you’re served every day-if at all. I discovered the special flavor of this White Sweet Potato Soup when we were in South Africa. The chef generously told me the ingredients. White sweet potatoes are starchier and sweeter than their […]
Stuffed Mushrooms
These Stuffed Mushrooms are only filled with mushroom stems and vegetables. There are no crumbs, eggs, or nuts in this recipe; so it’s perfect for everyone-vegans. vegetarians, and those who are gluten free-which also makes them great for Passover. Whether you serve them as hors d’oeuvres (don’t forget the napkins), […]
Red Wine Cabbage Soup
Adding red wine, cinnamon and apple to sautéed red cabbage cabbage and onions produces a delicious Red Wine Cabbage Soup perfect for family and guests. There are so many levels of flavor in this soup that you won’t be able to stop eating it! Cabbage and apples are a tried […]
Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Carrots and Chestnuts
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 […]
Poached Pears in Red Wine and Cinnamon
Poached Pears in Red Wine and Cinnamon are 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 […]
Swiss Meringue Vacherins
Swiss Meringue Vacherins are much sturdier than their French counterparts. There are basically three different methods to prepare meringue: French, Swiss and Italian. Up until last week, I had been making French Meringues as beautifully explained by Jacques Pepin in his book La Technique. I’ve been making meringue kisses, meringue […]