While I may not be his target demographic, I adore Jake Cohen and his IG feed. And his Jew-ish cookbook intrigues me. I took his concept of re-inventing recipes and came up with Healthy-ish Zucchini Bread. It's a take on my banana bread, but uses up my end-of-season zucchini. With only a few ingredients, it's a snap to make during a busy time. When you combine great taste and a mitzvah (using leftovers) in one recipe, that's a win in my book. The spices and nuts give the ... read more
Peanut Curry Sauce for Gado Gado and Satay
When my daughter was a teen, she hated my habit of engaging strangers in conversation. Whether standing in a line, sitting next to someone, or asking for directions, I can't help myself. I frequently "chat up" whoever is nearby. But she was wrong. I've met some amazing people through these encounters. Usually I leave the conversation with a smile on my face. In this case, I also got a bonus - this recipe for peanut curry sauce. A Misunderstanding Had its Benefits My ... read more
Pletzel – Jewish Onion Board
The High Holy Days are coming and once again we won't have traditional gatherings and meals. But Beth Lee has come to my rescue. Her new book, The Essential Jewish Baking Cookbook, got me back to my ... read more
Summer Confetti Rice Vegetable Salad
I first tasted this rice vegetable salad years ago, courtesy of my friend Jamie of caviar pie fame. It features lots of vegetables, cold rice, olives and herbs. Perfect for hot weather, you can play ... read more
Easy Loaded Hasselback Zucchini
What to do with a huge zucchini that you grow or get as a "gift" from a friend or neighbor? Yes, you could use it as a weapon, but that would be messy and not delicious. So how about Easy Loaded ... read more
Mint Basil Ricotta Dip, A Summery Delight
When herbs come into season, I begin to dream of how to use them. This Mint Basil Ricotta Dip is my latest herb adventure - a true summery delight. It's relatively easy to figure out ways ... read more
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