Holidays

Something For Everyone Challah

2024-01-19T09:02:48-05:00January 19th, 2024|Categories: Bread, Challah, Holidays|

I truly enjoyed making this Something For Everyone Challah tutorial with my grandson Isaac. 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 soft, tender challah that easily separates into individual portions, each piece becoming a canvas [...]

Gingersnaps

2023-12-22T10:05:56-05:00December 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 with the deep, rich sweetness of molasses. This recipe guides you through achieving that signature crinkly top and snappy texture, ensuring your gingersnaps [...]

Cinnamon Swirl Challah French Toast

2023-08-03T18:05:02-04:00August 3rd, 2023|Categories: Bread, Breakfast/Brunch, Challah, Shavuot, Yom Kippur|Tags: , |

4 slices of cinnamon swirl challah-homemade if possible* 2 eggs ¼ cup coconut milk ¼ cup of orange juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg margarine, canola or coconut oil In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  Dip both sides of [...]

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Meatballs

2023-05-07T21:31:03-04:00May 7th, 2023|Categories: Fourth of July, Meat and Poultry|Tags: , , |

Looking for a scrumptious grilled recipe for your Lag BaOmer picnic or barbecue?  I've got you covered.  You will love these tasty sweet and spicy glazed and grilled meatballs. Enjoy! Meatballs 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 ¼ pounds ground beef 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 2 [...]

Polka Dot Cheesecake

2022-07-30T19:15:39-04:00July 30th, 2022|Categories: Cheesecakes, Dairy, Desserts, Desserts, Shavuot|

The recipe for this showstopper cheesecake comes from Maida Heatter, aka “Queen of Cake”. She passed away in 2019 at the age of 102.  A prodigiously gifted pastry chef and cookbook author, Maida Heatter wrote more than ten cookbooks, many of which are treasured baking resources that I refer to time and again.  Her recipes [...]

Marble Chiffon Cake

2022-02-01T10:14:56-05:00February 1st, 2022|Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Food Columns, Valentine's Day|

Looking to impress on Valentine’s Day? Make Marble Chiffon Cake! It’s my new favorite go-to cake. Light and airy with a velvety texture—it’s simply divine. Happy Valentine’s Day! 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 7 eggs, separated 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided ¾ cup canola oil ¼ cup [...]

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins with Sweet Potato Swirl

2024-06-04T18:32:32-04:00November 1st, 2018|Categories: Food Columns, Meat and Poultry, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving|

Since Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday and meatloaf is the classic American comfort food, why not serve meatloaf for your holiday feast?  That’s what I’m planning to do this Thanksgiving, with a few tweaks here and there. It is Thanksgiving, after all, so I’ll substitute chopped turkey for the chopped beef in the recipe. [...]

Red White and Blue Balloon Cups

2024-05-31T11:27:29-04:00July 1st, 2018|Categories: Desserts, Food Columns, Fourth of July|Tags: , , , |

Here are two creative, fun and tasty ideas for a July 4th dessert grand finale.  Family and friends will want to participate in creating the red, white and blue balloon cups.  They will enjoy rocking the blown up balloons in the candy melts and then, after placing the balloons for a brief stint in the [...]