Helllloooo Gorgeous! It would be impossible not to think bright and yummy thoughts when faced with this fresh beautiful concoction! A perfect breakfast in bed for that special someone…. 4 slices challah or brioche toast (below) lemon curd (below) 8 large strawberries, stemmed and sliced width-wise […]
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 →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 […]
Read more →I started working on this Thanksgiving Smoked Trout Pot Pie around Rosh Hashana* time. Because planning ahead naturally increases the chances of a recipe piece being published. I worked it over a few times, parvadapted* a popular pie dough recipe so that there would be a from-scratch option for those who want it. Now I flinch when I think about my carefully constructed pitch to ___________magazine, in which I offered the line: this recipe […]
Read more →Originally I put this Maple Cranberry Pear concoction in puff pastry, and offered them as dessert pop tarts for adults. But as Thanksgiving approaches I decided it would be the perfect base for a cobbler-type dessert, easier too! And the donuts-as-topping? C’mon who doesn’t love donuts? And Kinnikinnik […]
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Pumpkin has its moment in Autumn. The height of its popularity is around Halloween-time when it finds its way into lattes, sweets and goodies (now overflowing from the candy aisle: Pumpkin Spice– kisses, M&M’s, marshmallows, covered pretzels, candy corn). As well as into the baked-treat banquets of Pumpkin Spice donuts, brownies, cookies, cheesecake. Pumpkin is a seasonal star […]
Read more →I’m kuku for Kuku Sabzi, and you will be too once you try this savory french toast recipe! Kuku Sabzi is a beloved Persian herb frittata. Adding thick slices of leftover challah to the herbalicious egg batter is a great savory Sunday brunch twist. Sprinkle with Feta […]
Read more →This pot pie has tons of great flavor and a bit of heat due to the blackening spice used to season the chicken. Recipe yields approx. 30 mini pies, or, 2 x 9″ pies, if you prefer a more communal pot pie experience. 4 boneless, skinless chicken […]
Read more →If eight nights of fried delights is more than you can handle, try these baked latkes instead. Brush the latkes with olive oil before placing them in the oven to cook, to crisp ‘em up good and commemorate the Hanukkah miracle. Ingredients Cooking spray or olive […]
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