Mother’s Day Brunch
Put mom in a good mood this Sunday and make Mother’s Day a special day with a memorable brunch. When my children were younger they often made me breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day. Related...
View ArticlePecan Pancakes
Pecan Pancakes are super easy to make and a nice spin on the run of the mill pancake. Make mom happy this morning with this addition to your Mother’s Day Brunch menu. Related Posts:Saturday Morning...
View ArticleA Few Words About Hamburgers
A delicious, juicy, tender hamburger can be yours, if you choose the right ground beef. Related Posts:Building A Healthier BurgerMake-It-Yours BurgersChicken Asiago BurgersTeriyaki BurgersSaturday...
View ArticleEaster Menu Ideas
The greatest feast of the Christian Church takes its name from that of Eastre, The Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn. Related Posts:Passover Menu IdeasPasta Salad IdeasFeta CheeseSkillet Roasted...
View ArticleBuilding A Healthier Burger
Nothing says grilling season like a hot & juicy burger.Related Posts:Saturday Night Turkey BurgersChicken Asiago BurgersA Few Words About HamburgersCamille’s Guacamole Bacon BurgersThe Whelk
View ArticleAll-American Hot Dogs
Summer is here and why pay top dollar going out when you can make delicious hot dogs at home? Here is a guide to the different ways Americans make their frankfurters around the country. I had the...
View ArticleBasic Hummus
I am just going to come out and say it: I really love hummus. I have no problem with grabbing some pita bread and calling it dinner.Related Posts:HummusBasic Herbed Salad DressingHearty Vegetable...
View ArticleOnion Rings
I allow myself the treat of eating onion rings about once a year. Related Posts:Spicy Onion RingsLamb With Broiled PineappleGrilled Lime Marinated Flank SteakGrilled Sausage & Pepper SaladOnion...
View ArticleSpicy Onion Rings
In preparing the onion rings maintain the oil at 350º F during cooking. If the temperature drops below 350º then the onion rings take longer to cook and tend to absorb too much oil. Plus they don’t...
View ArticleEaster Menu Ideas
The greatest feast of the Christian Church takes its name from that of Eastre, The Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn. Related Posts:Passover Menu IdeasPasta Salad IdeasFeta CheeseSkillet Roasted...
View ArticleNewport, Rhode Island’s Aquidneck Farmers’ Market
Last Wednesday I spent the afternoon at the Aquidneck Growers' Wednesday Farmers Market, in Newport, Rhode Island and had such a great time. Related Posts:New Canaan Farmers’ MarketUnion Square Market...
View ArticleFeast of Saint Medard
Feast of Saint Medard June 8th is the Feast of Saint Medard. “Should Saint Medard’s day be wet It will rain for forty yet; At least until Saint Barnabas The summer sun won’t favor us” This is a saying...
View ArticleSummer Pasta Salad With Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Corn & Basil
Summer Pasta Salad With Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Corn & Basil A simple pasta dish that offers a winning summertime combination of tomatoes, corn, basil and fresh mozzarella. It is great for any...
View ArticleTomato & Basil Pizza
Prepare the pizza on the peel and with a firm flick of the wrist, slide the pizza onto a preheated pizza pan. Related Posts:Nana’s CalzoneSausage & Cipollini CalzonesHomemade TortillasCheese...
View ArticlePreparing The Seder Plate
Passover is almost here and if you are Jewish then it’s time to think about preparing the Seder plate. The foods are symbolic and are arranged on a specific Seder plate which is called k’arah in...
View ArticleVictoria’s Classic Haroset
My Classic Haroset is sweet with raisins and cinnamon. You can vary the nuts by using pecans, hazelnuts or a combination. Make sure to use Gala, Braeburn or Jonagold apples. Don’t use Red Delicious...
View ArticlePassover Menu Ideas
There can be something wonderfully reassuring about sitting down to a dinner so traditional that you will know exactly what to expect. Related Posts:Easter Menu IdeasValentine’s Day Dinner Menu...
View ArticleVictoria’s Slow Roasted Salmon With Herb Oil
If you don’t want to make traditional gefilte fish then salmon is an excellent substitute and also delicious served at room temperature. I always try to purchase wild salmon at my local fishmonger....
View ArticleMacaroon Morsels
Super yummy and super easy to make. My Macaroon Morsels are great for Passover, Easter or anytime. If you are making these for Passover then make sure to use Kosher-for-Passover ingredients. Related...
View ArticleDark Chocolate, Hazelnut & Anise Cookies
Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut & Anise Cookies Thank goodness it’s not so hot out. I’ve been missing turning my oven on to bake delicious cookies. I just don’t feel right without a cookie jar full of...
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