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 →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 →I call this un-French toast. Great as a light meal, appetizer, or hors d’oeuvre. Goat Cheese Onion Confit Toastini 4 slices sourdough toast (see below) 5oz. container of herb-infused spreadable goat cheese (such as boursin, alouette) Onion confit (see below) Fresh chopped parsley (optional) Spread approximately […]
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 →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 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 →The way I see it, when it comes to dessert, the world is divided into two camps: the Chocoholics and the Caramellows. Chocoholics are easy to identify. Chocolate is their dark mistress, and they’re uncompromising in their bittersweet devotion. Caramellows, as their name implies are a bit more […]
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Go deep with this gluten-free, vegan, low-fat, full flavor Six-Layer Mediterranean-inspired dip. Layer One: Smooth, earthy, and rich hummus. Layer Two: Bright, tangy-sweet sundried tomatoes that can be chopped up manually, or made into a chunky paste by a food processor, or it can be purchased ready-made at […]
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This is a dead-of-winter comfort soup to curl up around. It’s like that stuff from the iconic red and white tin can (think Andy Warhol) just more wholesome + fresh- and almost as simple! Fresh juicy tomatoes are a distant memory during the cold heart of winter, […]
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