with a touch of sweetness Frittatas are such a great way to get a delicious meal on the table in just about 20 minutes. You can throw in whichever veggies you prefer or have on hand. I am describing my quick savory with a touch of sweetness (sweet potatoes!) frittata that makes a great breakfast, …
light, creamy, and bright The Jewish holiday of Shavuot (the Feast of Weeks) begins at sundown tonight, and many will be celebrating by eating dairy, and especially cheesecake, Shavuot’s traditional dessert of choice. There are many cheesecake recipes out there, but if you are looking for something simple, that’s also light and creamy (with a …
a healthier 4-ingredient take on the classic delicious frozen treat As soon as the weather warms up and the sprinkler goes on, the cravings hit for refreshing frozen treats. The recipe below is inspired by a version found on Baker by Nature. I know you will love these healthier chocolate fudgesicles, if your family members …
light fare for summer grilling Skewered anything is easy to prepare, and makes for flavorful vegetables as well as the main ingredient. Adeena Sussman (a cookbook author, known best for her Israeli cooking) has a delicious herbed fish kebab recipe in her recent book Sababa. My take on her fish kebabs–using mainly herbs from my …
eggplant rounds coated in delicious seeds and seasoning Our friends live in a beautiful village in the hills west of Jerusalem called Nes Harim. Enjoying a meal in their home with their picturesque view is always a treat, especially since they are such wonderful cooks and hosts. A few summers ago on a visit there, …
tender fall-off-the bone chicken roasted with potatoes This rotisserie-style chicken prepared without an actual rotisserie, is cooked low and slow. Seasoned with a wonderful blend of herbs, lemon, garlic, and olive oil and surrounded by potato wedges, you will believe it was prepared on an actual spit. Below is my version of a “faux-tisserie” recipe …
colorful, crispy and caramelized Sweet potatoes are very tasty whichever way prepared–steamed, grilled, or roasted. Cut up in fry-shape and roasted until crispy and caramelized make for a great side, snack or appetizer. I paired these with a bright, bold and zesty green tahini dip, inspired by a recipe from Soomfoods (a company, founded by …
crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside So we have been baking. A lot. There are so many amazingly delicious chocolate chip cookie recipes to choose from – I have posted a few here already (more amazing ones to come) such as my Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Ina’s Chocolate Chunk Cookies. When …
cozy, comforting, and better than take-out I try to make a large pot of chicken stock every week or two. From there, the meal options are endless. Chicken soup, matzah ball soup, use of the stock in many, many different recipes. One night, the family members were craving chicken wonton soup. I came up with …
another one-pan wonder Looking for another easy and tasty weeknight one-pan meal? Ali Sagle’s fluffy baked rice mixed with creamy and nutty coconut curry, and tender pieces of boneless chicken thighs, can be on the table in 50-60 minutes with very minimal prep. It is super fragrant and results in a hearty meal. The leftovers …
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