The Grandma in Grandma's Old Fashioned Biscuits isn't my own. She's a Southern gal, Iva Ledbetter Howington. I come from a Jewish family with roots in New York and Boston. As far as I know, my folks never made it below the Mason Dixon line except for an occasional work or vacation trip. We go for challah, as in Friday night shabbat blessings and weekend French toast. Brisket and stuffed cabbage are more our style than red gravy and black-eyed peas. Still, I'm open-minded. ... read more
Celery Root Carrot Apple Salad
Celery Root Carrot Apple Salad will brighten up any meal. Whether the sun is actually shining (or not), this dish will be a ray of light on your table. It begins with a simple and rather unsightly vegetable - celery root or celeriac. To paraphrase my mom, celery root has a face only a mother could love. If you can just get beyond its gnarly surface, celery root is a crunchy and versatile vegetable. The French love it, grated, with a simple vinaigrette dressing. But don't stop ... read more
Slightly Sweet Orange Buttermilk Biscuits for Berry Shortcakes
Since I bought a bag of White Lily flour a few weeks ago, I've had buttermilk biscuits on the brain. I'll get to "regular" old fashioned buttermilk biscuits soon, but first dessert called. These ... read more
Non-Traditional Passover Carrot Cake
At the Passover seder, dessert might seem superfluous. After you've feasted on charoset, chicken soup, matzo rolls, and brisket, who has room for dessert? Me!!! And this Non-Traditional Passover ... read more
Masala Chai Tea Madeleines
When I heard about this month's Progressive Eats theme, recipes made with tea, my thoughts immediately turned to tea-infused madeleines. I love the concept and had enjoyed Dorie Greenspan's Earl Grey ... read more
Nut-Free Passover Macaroons
Before this year, I was never concerned with making nut-free Passover macaroons. This year, for reasons too boring to explain, I have to avoid eating nuts and chocolate during Passover. Being a ... read more
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