I love TuB’shvat as it represents re-birth of the garden as we head towards spring. There is no halacha of anything we have to do, but we focus on eating fruits and especially ones from the sheva minim. This salad represents most of the minim which is a great way […]
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Chili in the Crockpot
I am always looking to serve hot food on Shabbat day, especially as the winter approaches. I have made all kinds of chollents, yaptziks, pastramis, and racks of ribs, all slow-cooked overnight. I love chili, and as an experiment, thought I would try my hand at making chili that would […]
Ricotta Cheese Waffle-Latkes – Just in time for Chanukah
I love the idea of making waffles instead of latkas for this Chanukah. Waffles have been super trendy in the food world (and I don’t have to stand over a frying pan for hours). People have been pouring all kinds of funky batters in their waffle makers, such as: red […]
Homemade Pizza with Pesto Sauce, Blue Marble Cheese and Caramelized Pears
I find it hard to keep our kids entertained and family time in the kitchen is always a crowd pleaser. Homemade pizza is my kids number choice, especially with so many toppings to play with! This recipe is really easy and my kids really love to make and eat their […]
Fried Green Tomatoes with Herbed Goat Cheese
Photo by Melinda Strauss As a Kosher personal chef, I often get asked what my favorite food is. The answer, invariably, is always tomatoes. Ever since I was a young girl, I have always loved tomatoes (there are over 100 varieties of tomatoes and I love them all!). To me, […]
Corn fritters with pulled brisket and spicy jicama slaw
I am constantly striving to develop new recipes for appetizers for my family and guests, as well as for my catering business. In addition to being tasty, I want the dishes to look scrumptious as well – since, as the expression goes, “you eat with your eyes”. The combination of […]