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Does Alcohol Cook/Bake Off?

December 30, 2022

I use wine (alcohol) and lots of different liqueurs when I cook, especially in cold weather and during the holidays. So I have often wondered, does alcohol/liquor cook/bake off when I use it? The answers surprised me. I love wine in food, not just as an accompaniment alongside a meal. Whether it's wine in Julia Child's recipe for onion soup (yes, I know the traditional version does not use wine), coq au vin, or beef stew, wine elevates the dish. Beer too, of course. From beer-coated ... read more

chocolate pasta in foreground with limoncello and ramekin in background

Vegan Chocolate Pasta Dessert

December 16, 2022

I didn't set out to avoid dairy or eggs in this dessert. Nor did I intend to make this single serving as chocolaty as it ended up. But so it goes. And this Vegan Chocolate Pasta Dessert is no-bake too. Easy to put together with leftovers or pantry ingredients, I can see why it works well as a Christmas Eve tradition. It's perfect when you can't imagine baking or cooking a dessert, yet still yearn for a sweet.  It's not a model of neatness. In fact, its rather unruly look is part of ... read more

closeup of Greek-style puff pastry breadstick in front with many on plate below

Greek-Style Puff Pastry Breadsticks

November 18, 2022

Holiday time is almost here. That means company. And in turn, if you are like me, that means you want recipes that whip up quickly with impressive results. Count these Greek-Style Puff Pastry ... read more

savopry noodle kugel on fork with casserole in back and plate below the fork

Savory Noodle Kugel

October 3, 2022

There was an old commercial that used the phrase, "you don't have to be Jewish to love..." In that case, during the 1960's and '70s, it was Levy's rye bread. Now it's just as good a tag line for this ... read more

slice of easy apple puff pastry tart on plate with tarts behind

Easy Apple Puff Pastry Tart

November 1, 2022

Every once in a while, I cheat. I don't mean cheating on my beloved. That's not happening. But shortcuts in the kitchen, now that's the type of cheating I will do and feel good about. This Easy Apple ... read more

Apple cake, a Rosh Hashanah tradition. It makes for a sweet Jewish New Year.

Apple Cake – A Rosh Hashanah Tradition

September 29, 2022

Every fall I look forward to making this apple cake. While it's a Jewish High Holy Day tradition (especially for Rosh Hashanah), the cake has universal appeal.  I have no idea when I first ... read more

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