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…]
Boozy Eggnog Custard Filled Doughnuts Happy holidays! Whether you celebrate Channukah (or is it Chanukah? Or Hannukah?), Christmas, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, or Festivus pretty much everyone likes doughnuts. Doughnuts are a traditional favorite on Channukah which runs this year from Sunday night December 2nd until Monday December 10th. Sunday, December 9th is also National Pastry Day so I … [Read more…]
It’s not every day that I get to sit in a room full of my peers and role models in the social media world who inspire me! But just a few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of getting to meet some of these influencers and it could not have been more exciting! More on … [Read more…]
Pumpkin Spice Latke With Thanksgiving not too far in the rear view mirror, and Hanukah (or is it Chanukah? Or Hannukah?) coming up soon I got the idea to merge the flavors of the season. I give you the Pumpkin Spice Latke. Hey if it works for Starbucks, Cheerios, and Oreos, why not latkes? Potato would be … [Read more…]
Giveaway Before we get to the dish on Dallas Kosher BBQ Championship, don’t forget to enter our giveaway for the new cookbook Perfect Flavors: Creative, easy-to-prepare recipes inspired by my family and travels by Naomi Nachman: a Rafflecopter giveaway * Destination: Dallas About 3 weeks ago Rachel, Elliott (Rachel’s husband) and I headed down to … [Read more…]