These days I'm all about simple dishes. And when I find one like this creamy, dairy-free pumpkin risotto, I feel as though I won the lottery. The first time I made this, both my beloved and I went back for seconds. The recipe comes courtesy of my friend, Stephanie Weaver, the author of The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook. While I don't personally suffer from migraine headaches (thank goodness), I have friends who do. So it is helpful to know what recipes do not contain headache ... read more
Savory Salmon Goat Cheese Scones
I got the idea for these Savory Salmon Goat Cheese Scones from an anesthesiologist. I know that sounds crazy. But here's how it happened. Before he could put me under (yes thanks, I'm fine), we bonded over our mutual love of food. Regaling me with tales of smoked salmon and goat cheese scones put me in a good mood. It also gave me an idea. Or should I say an obsession. When I got back to baking about 10 days later, I couldn't stop thinking about the prospect of savory scones with ... read more
Multigrain Pumpkin Yogurt Muffins
Last week I decided to avoid white flour, white potatoes, and sugar for two weeks. What was I thinking? It's torture for a gluten lover and sweet-a-holic like me. Plus, my beloved worships bread ... read more
Surprising Ingredients that are Kosher for Passover
This year I have lots of Passover-friendly recipes for the seder. But it gets difficult to plan meals for the rest of the week that aren't boring or so chock full of matzo or matzo meal that we can ... read more
Pistachio Chocolate Crispy Rice Treats
Beyond flourless chocolate cake, macaroons and my orange-scented loaf cake, I'm often stumped by what to make for Passover desserts. On the hunt for recipes I'll make, I see gooey or difficult ... read more
No Fuss No Dairy Potato Onion Casserole
My good friend Jamie and I do pot luck dinners at her house for a number of Jewish holidays. Often, we serve meat and do not use dairy at the meal. This restriction is in accordance with the rules of ... read more