Once the Thanksgiving Leftovers were all done I looked at the calendar to see when the next go around was, and noticed a curious quirk: The first night of Hanukkah and Xmas Eve coincide this year. Oh the possibilities! The recipe ideas started to spin out and before long I was […]
Read more →Something a little different from your usual latke, but still recognizable as a good ol’ potato latke, thanks to the telltale raggedy potato shreds. Chickpeas add texture (and protein), and the spices are unmistakably Indian. Fried to a shattering crunch these latkes are a great addition to your Hanukkah repertoire, and with […]
Read more →2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced (2 tablespoons) ½ onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 8 oz. mushrooms, chopped fine (2 ½ cups) 1 cup prepared quinoa 1 teaspoon paprika ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped fine Salt & Pepper, to taste 1 head of […]
Read more →Easy, tasty, and super-bowl appropriate! Great over tortilla chips or in a taco. 16oz. jar of enchilada sauce 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon mustard 1 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper, to taste 1 1/2 -2 […]
Read more →Eighth night of Hanukkah and I’m burnt out as well as deep-fried. Craving something light and fresh with clean flavor. The “everything” blend adds a bit of crunchy toastiness and a lot of well-seasoned taste. The Yogurt sauce adds a bit of refreshing creamy tartness. The fresh green dill adds herby-ness, […]
Read more →There are many far-flung fancy variations of the good ol’ latke out there, and even on this website, but I mean potato latkes for the first night of Hanukkah, right? It’s a no brainer. These potato latkes are flat and crispy and totally addictive. The shredded sharp cheddar melts into the […]
Read more →I became aware of Gil Marks from a Shavuot baking class he gave at the JCC on the Upper West Side. I had been married for a couple months, and was really trying to figure my way into Shabbat and holiday cooking and entertaining. We lived a […]
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I love this dish. I love it so much I made it three times in one weekend. It is adapted from a recipe in Fine Cooking magazine which always has great and do-able recipes. The onions are sweet and slippery and have a slight tanginess to them, which is in pleasing […]
Read more →I never really thought much about hot dogs until I read “Roadfood” by Jane and Michael Stern- the true diner, drive-in, and dives experts. From it I learned that every region in the US has a signature dog. I decided to broaden the scope this National Hot Dog Day and make a hot […]
Read more →Not sure of the correct pronunciation or spelling of this barbecued Korean beef dish, but I know for sure that this is a delicious recipe to make on the grill at any outdoor summertime event. Serve on a bun stuffed with Korean Cukes and sriracha for extra layers of contasting sweet-sour-spicy-salty […]
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