Easy Mini Muffin Cup Appetizers came about after the last meeting of my cookbook club. They are inspired by two gorgeous dishes at the club's last meeting. Mine have a more homemade look, but that's OK with me. Although cookbook clubs may be all the rage these days, I'm a newbie to the concept. When Cathy Barrow posted on Facebook asking if anyone else was interested in forming one, I decided to check out how they work. At least in our case, it's turned out to be a lot of fun - and ... read more
Savory Passover Matzo Muffins – Felichikas or Kigelach
Savory Passover Matzo Muffins are my newest way to deal with matzo. I'm willing to eat it (and forgo bread) for a week, but I'm not going to chomp on its original, cardboard form any more than I have to. Instead, I look for ways to transform it into delectable dishes and morsels. A riff on felichikas, a traditional Passover muffin, they're like mini savory kugels, only better. This past weekend, my friends Steve and Andrea made a matzo brei feast. While Steve cooked, I watched ... read more
Passover Orange-Scented Loaf Cake
Passover typically brings dessert dilemmas. Along with seder rituals and matzo comes the dreaded no "regular" flour rule. That makes it difficult to bake a cake with body. Until now. This Passover ... read more
Crusty Cheesy Coffee Potato Cups
You think you've read the title wrong. It can't possibly say Crusty Cheesy Coffee Potato Cups. Re-reading it, you find that it says exactly that. You're probably fine with the crusty and cheesy part. ... read more
What is the Difference Between Curry Powder and Garam Masala?
What is the difference between curry powder and garam masala? If I had grown up cooking and eating Indian food, this would probably be a silly question. However, I've only come to enjoy Indian food as ... read more
Healthy Yogurt Curry Dip
I don't know about you, but when I watch sports, I need munchies. That's where this Healthy Yogurt Curry Dip comes in. Created for a Super Bowl party, it's perfect for Olympics-watching ... read more
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