Jewish holidays are full of symbolic foods. On Rosh Hashanah, we eat apples and honey as a sign of hope that the year ahead will bring sweetness into our lives. On Hanukkah, we eat latkes. These potato pancakes are fried in oil which serves as […]
Recipes
‘Coq au Vin’ Soup With Potato Gnocchi
Let me start by saying that this is not your typical Coq au Vin, and purists should turn away quickly and hide their eyes. Now, with this disclaimer out of the way, I can honestly say that this is the coziest of all winter soups, […]
One-Pan Roasted Chicken And Wild Rice Pilaf
It’s cold and rainy here in the Northeast once again, which is hard to believe considering that it was seventy-degrees and sunny just two days ago. But, I guess that was just a teaser of things to come. For now, we’re staying indoors and dreaming […]
Foolproof Parmesan Rosemary Biscotti That You’ll Love
I’ve always been a fan of biscotti but truly fell in love with this cookie on a family trip to Florence back in 2016. We stayed in the heart of the city just a few blocks from the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Around the corner from […]
Ukrainian Potato Salad (Olivye)
It seems that the older I get the more I feel myself wanting to get in touch with my Ukrainian roots. Having emigrated to the United States with my family at the age of nine, I spent most of my younger years poo-pooying Ukrainian (or […]
Beautiful Disaster Cake
Scrumptious layers of buttery vanilla cake, soaked in a decadent lemony Chambord and Vodka cocktail, layered with raspberry jam and topped off with a delicate raspberry Russian buttercream was the end result. But it all started with a date night and a bit of a […]
Game Winning Pigs In Blankets That Your Guests Will Love
The lineup has been decided and you’ve invited your friends over for a Super Bowl bash. Now what? If you’re anything like me, pigs in blankets immediately come to mind as a game day snack. And, if you’re like me, these frozen things are what […]
Best Ever Healthier Zucchini Pancakes With Whipped Maple Ricotta
I love it when I can sneak something healthy into something that seems a bit decadent. These pancakes are exactly the type of dish that I’m talking about. It all started with a plan to make zucchini ravioli but I got sidetracked with a few […]
Easy Roasted Branzino That You Can Make At Home
I love whole roasted fish and, boy, do I love trying various preparation styles and creative sauces that often accompany it in a restaurant. However, sometimes all I crave is simply prepared fish that doesn’t disguise it’s natural flavor. That’s where this recipe comes in. […]
Clam Chowder
It’s a beautiful and sunny day here in the Northeast but don’t be fooled by the site of the newly laid bright green sod in my back yard. The howling wind and dropping temperature are an indication that Mother Nature is not ready for spring […]