Fried goat cheese is one of life’s special pleasures. Coat each slice in nuts or in crumbs (gluten-free for Passover) and quickly fry in oil. It’s crunchy, creamy and delicious. You can add the fried medallions to salads, soups or just eat them with crackers,sliced apples or pears. Prep time: […]
Tag: Passover
Roasted Beet Soup with Fried Goat Cheese Medallion and Candied Pecans
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. Fried goat cheese in candied pecans before frying it. Add a few extra nuts as garnish and each spoonful brings your taste buds the […]
Candied Pecans
Candied pecans are easy to make and so delicious. Enjoy them as candy or use them as a garnish for soup or salad! If you love candied nuts, try my recipe for Glazed Almonds. Prep time: 5 minutes
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Apricot Filling
This Flourless Chocolate Cake with Apricot Filling is made with finely ground nuts instead of flour. It’s a rich and delicious cake for everyone; and a real treat for those who are gluten free. It is also perfect for Passover. I usually don’t like preserves with cake but, in this […]
Artichokes
Steamed Artichokes became a favorite with my children from the moment they began to actually eat with their hands. Many of their friends leaned to eat Steamed Artichokes at our table. Eating tutorial later. First – choose artichokes whose leaves are tightly closed. I prefer unblemished ones but the “frost-bitten” […]
Quinoa with Toasted Coconut
Every year there seems to be a debate over whether Quinoa is kosher for Passover. This recipe for Quinoa with Toasted Coconut can be used all year round-and if you accept it for Passover you can enjoy it then as well. Try it with Red Snapper Fillets coated with Plantain […]
Red Snapper Fillets Coated in Plantain chips
Red Snapper Fillets coated in Plantain Chips make an unusual and delicious meal and are perfect for Passover. You can use any firm fleshed white fish like grouper or halibut instead of the snapper for this easy recipe. The crushed plantain chips give a great coating to the red snapper […]
Blackberry-Mango Salsa
This Blackberry-Mango 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. Here’s a link to a […]
Plantain Chips
Plantain Chips are crunchy and delicious. Enjoy them as a healthy snack with a drink in hand or without. I also like to crush them and use the crumbs as a coating for fish, meat or vegetables. They make a great substitute for matzah meal on Passover. For a recipe […]
Chicken with Currants, Olives and Herbs
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 […]