Beets and goat cheese have such a strong affinity for each other that I thought I would create a Passover soup based on these wonderful ingredients. Just to take it up a notch, I coated the goat cheese in candied pecans before frying it. Add a few extra nuts as garnish […]
These are easy to make and so delicious. Use them as candy or as a garnish for soup or salad! Prep time: 5 minutes
This is a gluten-free chocolate cake that uses ground nuts instead of flour. I usually don’t like preserves with cake but, in this case, I made an exception. The apricot preserves add just the right amount of moisture and sweetness that this recipe needs. As an added bonus, you can […]
We started our children on artichokes when they were very young. Permission to eat with your fingers was a big plus! Consequently, generations of kids have leaned to eat artichokes at our table. Eating tutorial later. First – choose artichokes whose leaves are tightly closed. I prefer unblemished ones but […]
Every year there seems to be a debate over whether Quinoa is kosher for Passover. This recipe can be used all year round-and if you accept it for Passover you can enjoy it then as well. Prep time: 10 minutes
You can use any firm fleshed white fish like grouper or halibut instead of snapper for this easy and delicious recipe. The crushed plantain chips give a great coating and provide a real crunch depending on how finely you grind them. Serve with Blackberry-Mango Salsa and Quinoa made with sauteed […]
This salsa is as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat. Fresh lime juice turns up the flavor of all the other ingredients. This is the perfect accompaniment to fish or chicken or even just spooned over a plate of quinoa. Prep time: 20 minutes
Plantain Chips are crunchy and delicious on their own; and are also healthier than potato chips. Eat them as snacks or pulverize them and use as a coating for fish, meat or vegetables. They make a great substitute for matzah meal on Passover. Prep time: 15 minutes
I learned how to make Chicken with Currants, Olives and Herbs when I was taking a cooking class right outside of Florence, Italy. Knowing I was Kosher, the Chef made all the recipes with vegetable stock so I could eat them. There was no substitution for the chicken; so I […]
Fluffy mashed potatoes contrasted with crisp potato skins- it doesn’t get any better!