Gremolata is simply a herb mixture that you can use on almost any dish.  It almost always contains lemon zest and parsley.  With the addition of fresh garlic, it’s delicious on top of roasted cauliflower and adds a crunchy element to this baked cod.  The best thing about this dish is that you mix all…

Are you a brownie lover that loves those crispy bits on the edges and corners? These brownies are a crispy and crunchy wafer that gives you those edges and corners in each bit. #DelightFulls Filled Baking Morsels bring you a new and exciting way to bake! Their innovative technology provides the same great Nestle Toll House…

These cookies were always made each year by Grandma “B”. 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened 12 ounces (3 sticks) butter, softened 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 (14-ounce) cans fillings of choice (apricot, prune, raspberry, etc.) Confectioners’ sugar Mix cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add flour 1 cup at a time and mix…

Everyone enjoys a good pasta salad during the summer months when veggies are at their peak.  During the winter, tomatoes, especially, suffer from lack of taste, texture and flavor.  This is a delicious, warm pasta salad made with chickpea pasta!  If you love pasta (and who doesn’t) but are trying to watch your carbs or…

Greek yogurt is packed with protein and probiotics that aid digestion and keep you feeling full.  Tzatziki is a perfect condiment for snacks and wraps.  For the #MadeWithChiobani Project, I made a delicious Greek Tzatziki sauce to use on my Meatloaf Gyro.  Who knew leftover meatloaf could taste so good! Leftover meatloaf Sliced tomatoes Sliced…

Calling all cheese lovers!  Have you heard?  Everyone is going gaga for goat cheese!  Goat cheese is packed with calcium and protein, it’s easier to digest than cow’s milk and promotes totally gorgeous hair, skin and nails.  Goat cheese is far more than just for salads.  Joan of Arc® Goat Cheese is a full-flavored appetizer for…

We all know that chicken soup is closely associated with comfort and well-being.  In Jewish households, its earned the nickname Jewish penicillin.  Some matzo balls can be “belly sinkers”.  In this recipe, we add a little seltzer or club soda to ensure that they turn our light and airy. 1 – 3 lb. whole chicken…

Corned Beef and Cabbage on St. Paddy’s Day is really more American than an Irish Tradition.  Irish immigrants couldn’t find a traditional Bacon Joint  and turned to their Jewish neighbors in New York City who were enjoying pickled beef brisket. We rarely (if ever) make it ourselves, which is a shame, because it is so…

What comes to mind when you think of German Cuisine?  Sauerkraut and bratwurst, German Chocolate Cake and beer, lots and lots of German beer. German peasants and the poor made do with their homemade beer and filled their stomachs with kraut and bacon, firm, dark breads and light dumplings. This is a complete, satisfying cold…

Did you know that the first pies were often made from pastry that was intentionally barely edible?  Pastry was used as a method of keeping meats and fillings moist during cooking and also to seal the filling to keep it from spoiling. YUM.  Many believe the term “pie” has its beginnings from “magpie”, a bird…

Use your imagination when it comes to Cheez-Its! They can be added to Mac and Cheese, chilis, used in place of breadcrumbs, or even as a crumb coating for chicken. This is a recipe I’ve had for many years, and it’s still a winner! Broccoli-Cheez-It Souffle 2 pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli 1 can Cream of…

Have you tried blintzes?  Isn’t a blintz a kind of Jewish burrito?  A blintz is a crepe-like pancake that is folded around a filling, mostly cheese-based. Blintzes are an Eastern European and Jewish brunch item or dessert.  They are like little pillows which you can keep in the fridge overnight and fry them up right…

When you are using leaner meats for a healthier meatloaf, you need to bump up the moisture.  Besides being a healthy addition, mushrooms and zucchini make for the moistest meatloaf ever.  You can substitute ground turkey if you prefer.  I love cooking my meatloaf in a cast iron pan.  If you are feeling ambitious, try…

If you have never invested in a pressure cooker, you really should consider it.  The new models are so easy to use and take all the fear out of making a quick meal.   This quick meat sauce with all the flavor of Bolognese, is cooked with the uncooked pasta and is ready is 5…