The exact translation of Coq au Vin is chicken in wine; but it is so much more. There are so many layers of flavor built up in this recipe inspired by Julia Child. The mushrooms are quartered rather than sliced; so they have a more toothsome feel in your mouth. […]
Meat Sauce is easy to make and beloved by adults and kids alike. I like to spoon it over pasta with ridges because the ridges hold on to the sauce. Capellini and spaghetti squash are also great choices to make with Meat Sauce. They’re both thin strands; so the flavor […]
This Smashed Potato and Vegetable recipe came about because for a long period of time, 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 […]
I make this vegetarian mixed mushroom gravy 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 […]
Roasted Butternut Squash is so easy to prepare. You can buy the butternut squash already peeled, seeded and cubed. Often I find the pre-cut pieces too large; so I cut them in half. Season the squash with a little garlic, salt, pepper and parsley and you have a colorful addition […]
I make Hot and Sweet Pot Roast with Top of the Rib that I simmer with sweet cranberry sauce, hot white horseradish, cinnamon sticks and cloves. It is is a melt in your mouth treat. Add potatoes, noodles or any grain of your choice. You definitely need something extra to […]
Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers are the easiest hors d’oeuvres ever. You can buy plain Mozzarella and dice that; or you can buy marinated Bocancini and dice those. Use any type of fun toothpick or skewer you like to make it festive. Dice your Mozzarella, halve your tomatoes and add blueberries […]
One of my parents’ favorite restaurants was La Grenouille in NYC. They were always greeted warmly at the door and given their favorite table in the front of the restaurant. They had a perfect view of the magnificent flowers that Madame Masson always had there. On special occasions, my brother […]
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 […]
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 […]