Want to impress your guests at your next Shabbat meal? How about a new spin on the good ‘ole classic Gefilte Fish and try my Spicy Moroccan Salmon with my Pickle Slaw – chock full of aromatic spices, sweet and spicy pickles with a good kick of acid, this will definitely be a big hit … [Read more…]
If you’ve taken a look at your calendar lately, you might be shocked to realize that January is almost over and that could only mean one thing (well, besides the fact that winter just seems to never end and the bitter cold is here to stay). It means the SUPER BOWL is almost here! What … [Read more…]
A while back I was at a non-kosher restaurant with some co-workers. While I sat there and ate the sandwich I snuck in from the kosher deli down the street, they chowed done on some tasty looking food. One of the appetizers that was ordered for the table was Tot-Chos, a nacho dish with all the … [Read more…]
This coming Monday is Tu BiShvat, the Rosh Hashanah (New Years) for trees. Sort of an Abrahamic Arbor Day. Rachel has challenged me to come up with a date based recipe in honor of Tu BiShvat.There is a custom to eat fruits from the Shiv’at HaMinim, the seven special species that Israel is known for … [Read more…]
Happy Tu BiShvat, a.k.a. Rosh Hashanah for the trees! In honor of this special New Year, why not challenge Daniel to an ingredient showdown and feature one of the 7 species – the humble date! No, I’m not talking about a romantic walk on the beach or a candlelight dinner with your boo, but rather … [Read more…]
Ruben Flat Bread Rachel recently posted a recipe for Smoked Salmon and Avocado Stacks. That motivated me to come up with an easy appetizer recipe of my own. I have always loved making fun appetizers. On a Shabbat morning when I am expecting guests for lunch, I can often be found spending hours meticulously plating my appetizers. … [Read more…]
Ah, the New Year. The time for resolutions – either staying the course and keeping to them, or breaking on day 2. But how about feeling like you’re “cheating” without doing so – eating some “fries” without the guilt? (shaking your head). I’m with you on this. A glorious thing happens when someone eating low … [Read more…]
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Stacks Appetizers are my favorite. If I could eat a meal that consisted only of apps, just a few bits of different salads, dips and finger foods, that would be a perfect meal. So here is an ode to a fabulous appetizer that is so easy to put together – no … [Read more…]
Chicken Fried Cauliflower Steaks With Chimichurri Fried Cauliflower is my go-to side dish at any pizza shop. That being said, I am always disappointed when it is made using a breading instead of a batter. To take this humble side dish to the next level I used cauliflower steaks to produce a vegetarian riff on … [Read more…]
Let’s do a little experiment. Can I get your attention with just one word? How about CHOCOLATE! See, didn’t that do the trick? 🙂 Okay, let’s get down to some chocolate business here. Let’s talk about chocolate avocado pudding. I know…it sounds bizarre. But trust me, something magical happens when take ripe, creamy avocados … [Read more…]