This is not your typical banana bread.  Although the ingredients may be the same, this recipe packs 5 bananas in the batter (and one for the top).  It’s the best banana bread you will ever make. 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 6 large very ripe bananas 8 Tbsp. (1…

It’s still chilly.  This is a good, hearty soup to make now or if your having a St. Patrick’s Day dinner!  If you really want to be fancy, serve it cold – Vichyssoise.  Roasting the potatoes and leeks together, adding white wine and Parmesan cheese really turned this soup around.  I made the soup a…

Looking for a healthier breakfast but craving traditional French Toast? Here you go! Ingredients: 1/2 cup cashews 1-1/2 cups of your favorite cornflakes (I used Kashi 100% Sprouted Whole Grain Flakes) 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg Pinch of salt 1 large egg 1/3 cup low fat milk 1 tsp. maple syrup (plus…

I don’t know what kid – or grown up does not like some sort of Beefaroni!  AKA as goulash or American Chop Suey,  it’s always a favorite. When I was growing up, my Aunt used to make this for us for lunch – minus the ground beef.  Just elbow macaroni in tomato soup – Well…

My second shipment from Certified Steak & Seafood has arrived! Now I get to try the Chilean Sea Bass! I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with Certified Steak & Seafood Company !  Restaurant Quality, individually portioned meat and seafood delivered right to your door!  Certified Angus Beef, Lobster and Seafood, Steak & Seafood Combos and…

A few weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to go to Lidia’s Restaurant in New York for my birthday.  New York City is only about a 25 minute train ride from here, and the train brings you right into Penn Station. Felidia’s is a renovated brownstone on E. 58th Street.  Warm and cozy, first class…

Matzo Brei is a regular item at the Passover tables.  It can be sweet or savory.  I buy a box every year for myself and never know what to do with the leftover matzos.  This is a sweet version that is buttery and crispy and topped with cinnamon-sugar and fresh blueberry sauce. For the matzo…

You’ve got the grill fired up~ you might as well grill dessert as well! 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 3-4 lb. pineapple, peeled 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup dark rum 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice Vanilla Ice Cream  Toast coconut in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until golden. Stir…

I thought I would change things up a bit this weekend with the arrival of Spring.  I have a small garden every year that includes tomatoes, kirby cucumbers (for pickles), parsley and zucchini.  This year I’m going to try Garlic.  Now is the time to plant!  It’s easy and fun, even if you’re not usually…

This salad is packed with protein and fiber.  Makes a filling lunch or a light dinner. Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can beans, chickpeas (garbanzo), black-eyed peas or kidney beans, rinsed 2 5-ounce cans water-packed chunk light tuna, drained and flaked 1 large red pepper roasted, finely diced 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped…

This dish has to fall in to the category of Comfort Food Favorites. Sometimes it’s the only thing that will do when you are feeling sad or tired or just stressed out a little and need some comfort.   You could also go back to some fond memories of childhood if you had this growing…

When the first tomato comes off the vine, I get dibs – no questions asked!  I know many of you down South have already harvested your tomatoes.  Mine are just starting.  One of my favorite things that I look forward to each summer is a simple tomato sandwich. We are famous here in Jersey for…

I am a huge fan of salty/sweet combinations.  These pretzels are a quick easy treat to add to your tray of Christmas goodies!  Simply melt the chocolate of your choice, dip, roll in holiday sprinkles, colored sugar, nuts or coconut…Use your imagination!  After dipping refrigerate pretzels for 20 minutes to set chocolate.

This is an easy recipe for delicious pickled beets and onions.  I happen to love beets.  I grew up on them.  Polish and Slovak cuisine include many beet dishes (borscht – beet soup, pickled beets and Red Beets with Horseradish Relish )  These are great on a salad or as a side dish. This recipe isn’t processed…