Pizzele Nutella Hamantaschen
March 22nd, 2024|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Purim|
Not a baker, but you’d like to make some quick and easy hamantaschen? I’ve got you covered with these! […]
Savory Hamantaschen
March 21st, 2024|Categories: Appetizers, Purim|
Here’s a great recipe for savory hamantaschen. To make these tasty treats, I use a store bought puff pastry to cut out the circles, fill them with a grated melting cheese, brush the pastry triangles with an egg glaze and […]
Hamantaschen Hugs
March 20th, 2024|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Purim|
Since I can’t seem to get enough of these rugentaschen—here’s another fun recipe that uses Hershey’s Hugs. […]
Peanut Butter Cream Rugentaschen
March 19th, 2024|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Purim|
One of my all time favorite cookies is rugelach—a scrumptious crescent shaped cookie made from a cream cheese dough. I decided to use my rugelach dough to make hamantaschen and eureka! This recipe for […]
Non-pareil Hamantaschen
March 18th, 2024|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Purim|
The Jewish holiday of Purim is just around the corner. Beginning at sundown on Saturday March 23, and ending on Sunday March 24 at sundown, Purim is a fun and festive holiday observed with much revelry […]
Pizzelle Linzer Hearts
February 14th, 2024|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Dairy, Desserts, Valentine’s Day|
No time to bake cookies for your sweetheart? No problem! With a package of Reko Pizzelle on hand, you’ll be able to whip up these gorgeous and tasty treats in no time. Wishing all a Happy and […]
Black and White Heart Cookies
February 13th, 2024|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Valentine’s Day
Looking for something special to make for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Since cookies are a surefire way to just about anyone’s heart, why not show your love with some sugar cookies?
While sugar cookies have a long and distinguished history […]
Heart Coffee Cake
February 13th, 2024|Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Valentine’s Day|
One of my family’s favorite and most requested cakes is a scrumptious coffee cake that I make in a loaf pan. For Valentine’s Day, I bake the cake in a 9 x 2-inch heart pan with great results. I love […]
Red Fondant Heart Cake
February 12th, 2024|Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Valentine’s Day|
On February 14, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. It is a day for lovers and sweethearts, but also a fun day for children and family. Valentine’s Day traditions abound. We exchange cards and small gifts, chocolate, candy, jewelry, and […]
Everything Soft Pretzels
February 11th, 2024|Categories: Appetizers, Bread, Breakfast/Brunch, Holidays|
Looking for the ultimate Super bowl snack? You will love making this soft pretzel recipe. It’s fun to make, flavorful and delicious, soft and chewy on the inside with a golden […]
Nanny Fela’s Chicken Soup With Matzoh Balls
January 29th, 2024|Categories: Rosh Hashanah, Soups|
This is my Mom’s epic chicken soup. Served with her fluffy, ethereal matzoh balls—this is my family’s most requested soup. Nanny Fela’s chicken soup is a mainstay of my Rosh Hashanah and other holiday meals […]
Luzma’s Colombian Penicillin
January 29th, 2024|Categories: Food Columns, Meat and Poultry, Soups, Thanksgiving|
You’ve heard of Jewish penicillin, but did you know that a Colombian version exists, as well? To tell you about Colombian penicillin, […]
Something For Everyone Challah
January 19th, 2024|Categories: Bread, Challah, Holidays
I truly enjoyed making this Something For Everyone Challah tutorial with my grandson Isaac. Follow my recipe for creating a delightful twist on the traditional Jewish braided challah, offering a unique and interactive experience perfect for gatherings […]
Nanny Fela’s Bubbeleh
January 5th, 2024|Categories: Breakfast/Brunch, Dairy, Holidays, Passover, Vegetarian
Nanny Fela was the quintessential Yiddishe Bubbe to my children, Lawrence and Sally, who are now grown and married with children of their own. They have the fondest memories of Nanny Fela’s bubbeleh, which they always […]
Gingersnaps
December 21st, 2023|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Thanksgiving
Gingersnap cookies are a timeless treat, perfect for creating warm, nostalgic moments during chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Each cookie offers a delightful crunch, followed by a chewy burst, all harmoniously blended […]
Something For Everyone Challah
December 21st, 2023|Categories: Bread, Challah, Holidays
Pull-apart Something For Everyone Challah is a delightful twist on the traditional Jewish braided challah, offering a unique and interactive experience perfect for gatherings. Follow my recipe for creating a […]
Sfinge: Italian Doughnuts Filled with Ricotta
December 11th, 2023|Categories: Desserts, Doughnuts, Hanukkah
These gorgeous pastries are zeppoles aka Italian doughnuts. They are filled with chocolate chip ricotta cream. Perfect Hanukkah fried dessert! Happy Hanukkah![…]
Baked Doughnuts in Record Time
December 11th, 2023|Categories: Desserts, Doughnuts, Hanukkah, Holidays
For those who prefer baking to deep fat frying, you will love these doughnuts which use Pepperidge Farm prepared puff pastry. The doughnuts bake up in 20 minutes. You can then decorate them with various glazes and toppings. They are beautiful, tasty, and fun to make with kids. Happy […]
1-2-3-4- Potato Latkes
December 11th, 2023|Categories: Hanukkah, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
There are so many variations of potato latkes–zucchini, carrot, beet, sweet potato, celery root–just to name a few. But my favorite latkes are the classic potato latkes. I call my recipe the 1-2-3-4 latke recipe. The numbers make it easy to remember the amounts of each ingredient. These are the BEST […]
Hanukkah Doughnuts in Record Time/Fried
December 7th, 2023|Categories: Desserts, Desserts, Doughnuts, Hanukkah, Holidays
No time to make doughnuts for Hanukkah? No problem. You can whip these beauties up in no time, using Pepperidge Farm Puff pastry. These are much easier to make than sufganiyot and they look and taste amazing. Happy Hanukkah! […]
Turkey Sugar Cookies
November 23rd, 2023|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving|
If you’re an avid cookie baker, you will want to make these turkey sugar cookies for Thanksgiving. Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving surrounded by your loved ones. Praying for Israel–the safe return of the hostages, the safety and protection of our IDF heroes and all of our Israeli […]
Pumpkin Pecan Pie
November 22nd, 2023|Categories: Desserts, Food Columns, Pies, Tarts and Tortes, Thanksgiving|
Pumpkin or pecan? That is the question. I adore both pies and when I can’t decide which to bake, I make one pie with a layer each of pumpkin and pecan, and a whole new taste sensation is born. The pumpkin layer […]
Thanksgiving Cornucopia of Roasted Vegetables
November 22nd, 2023|Categories: Food Columns, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian|
I am often asked for suggestions for Thanksgiving side dishes. This recipe for roasted autumn vegetables is one of my favorite side dishes to make for Thanksgiving and other festive autumn and winter get-togethers. It […]
Sweet Potato Banana Casserole
November 23rd, 2023|Categories: Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian|
This Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole with a Secret Ingredient is a great Thanksgiving Day Side Dish. It’s make ahead and you can whip it up in […]
Turkey Roulade
November 21st, 2023|Categories: Food Columns, Meat and Poultry, Thanksgiving|
I must confess—I am not a big fan of the roasted whole turkey. At a time when I need as much oven space as possible for the multitude of […]
Traditional Roast Turkey
November 20th, 2023|Categories: Food Columns, Meat and Poultry, Thanksgiving|
Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday enjoyed and celebrated by all Americans. It is a time when we gather with family and friends to […]
Chestnut Soup
November 20th, 2023|Categories: Food Columns, Soups, Thanksgiving|
I make this delicious soup once a year at Thanksgiving. It’s a bit of a production and quite rich, but well worth the time, effort, and […]
Luzma’s Colombian Penicillin for Sukkot
October 6th, 2023|Categories: Meat and Poultry, Soups, Sukkot|
You’ve heard of Jewish penicillin, but did you know that a Colombian version exists, as well? Here’s a recipe for a great soul-satisfying soup to serve […]
Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Tomato Sauce and Cauliflower
October 5th, 2023|Categories: Cooking Light, Gluten Free, Sukkot, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian|
Spaghetti squash is known as a vibrant fall/winter vegetable, but it really is a fruit. Botanically speaking, spaghetti squash as well as other squashes such as pumpkin and zucchini are fruit since they develop from flowers […]
Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a Bread Bowl
October 4th, 2023|Categories: Soups, Sukkot, Vegetarian|
One of my favorite soups to serve during Sukkot is Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a Bread Bowl. As the cool weather settles in, and we acclimate to brisk mornings and chilly evenings, our thoughts turn to warm, comforting […]