Happy almost-Shavuos! The holiday of WAY too much dairy, lol! Since the holiday starts in just a few days, why not go all-out with a savory cheesecake challenge! And yet again, I’m channeling inspiration from my mother, and making mini savory crust-less smoked salmon cheesecakes! These are the perfect little appetizer to serve at your … [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…]
Tuna casserole. Just the name brings up fond memories (and heavenly aromas) for most of us who grew up with this classic dish. But this isn’t just ANY tuna casserole. Nope, this one is extra special to me. My grandma, or “Bubbie” (my father’s mother), Madeline, passed away 1 year ago this week, and she … [Read more…]
We are making our own Passover Seder for the first time this year, so I was looking for a side that would be traditional but have a bit of a wow factor at the same time. What is more traditional than a Knish? The problem is most knishes use a wheat flour dough which is chametz which … [Read more…]