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Galette Tips and Techniques

Galette tips and techniques are useful year-round. Free-form pies (galettes) work with sweet fillings or savory ones. No matter what season you're in and whether you prefer sweet or savory, you can always make a free-form pie. As summer winds down, consider making a fruit galette before summer fruit season ends. Then take the techniques for a galette into your repertoire, for any sweet or savory free-form pie your heart (or the season) dictates. I've written about galettes many times ... read more

Air Fryer Tuna Nuggets: Crunchy Perfection

Why get an air fryer if you have a convection oven and a cookie sheet/wire rack? The latter is supposed to be an alternative to an air fryer. But I've tried both and frankly, I don't think the convection substitute gets the job done. So I bought a small air fryer on sale and I'm here to say, it's amazing. These Air Fryer Tuna Nuggets are a testament to the wonders of an air fryer. Although it is rather large and a pain to store, I solve those issues by hiding it under a table until I need ... read more

Sparkling Lemon Mint Mocktail

Sparkling Lemon Mint Mocktail is a perfect way to cool down on a hot day or evening. Using fresh fruit and mint, plus bitters to "wake up" the mocktail, makes this a refreshing beverage. What are ... read more

Simple Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

I love to make "mitzvah meals and snacks." In other words, using what I have on hand, and not letting food go to waste. Besides making me feel good (and hopefully gaining points with my beloved, a ... read more

Low-fat Passover Walnut Cake

I got this Passover Walnut Cake recipe from my mom decades ago. It has languished in my "Jewish holiday" recipe folder. Written on small yellowing sheets from a hotel that my mom never stayed in (but ... read more

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pappardelle with tuna, garlic and parsley in a bowl
a glass of red wine sangria
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