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Plum Torte
We had a great time last week visiting my cousin, uncle and family at their home in Greenwich Connecticut. Lisette served a wonderful lunch with this torte that was a recipe my aunt Marjorie used to make. She made it with pears instead of plums and it was divine. So simple, elegant and delicious! Plum […]
Continue ReadingGermanotta Meatballs & Spaghetti Sauce
Gaga for meatballs…. a wacky night in New York On our last night in New York city, my daughter, Zoe and I met my friend Alan at Joanne’s, an Italian restaurant on West 68th Street. We sat at the bar and had calamari (best I’ve ever had) and meatballs. Joanne’s is owned by Lady Gaga’s […]
Continue ReadingBlack & White Cookies
Because I have been in New York city, I have Black & White Cookies on my mind. Black & White Cookies For cookies 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup (5 1/3 Tbs) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 […]
Continue ReadingChicken Breasts Stuffed with Pimiento Cheese
My friend, Mary Ann, asked me to post some easy, healthy weeknight meals. Here is one I found in EatingWell magazine. This recipe fits the bill. It’s diabetes appropriate, heart healthy, low calorie, low carb, low in saturated fat, low sodium and to top it all off gluten free! Stuffing boneless, skinless chicken breasts with pimientos, scallions and cheese […]
Continue ReadingSpiral Sliced Ham with Pepper Jelly Glaze
I love pepper jelly. I went to a food show and had this Hell Fire Pepper Jelly. It is the best I have ever had. I need another jar! Anyway, I thought it would make a fabulous ham glaze for my Easter ham. It will probably wake up a few of your relatives at […]
Continue ReadingPassover Apple Crisp
An apple crisp recipe for the Passover / Pesach festival is one of several favorite dessert recipes for many Ashkenazim (Jews whose ancestors came from Central and/or Eastern Europe). Passover Apple Crisp 5 medium Granny Smith apples (about 1½ lbs) 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp lemon juice Vegetable cooking spray 1/2 […]
Continue ReadingBalsamic & Maple Glazed Ham
I love the idea of balsamic vinegar and maple syrup together. Every Easter, I try to come up with different types of ham glazes. Actually, the Apricot Baked Salami glaze would work nicely too. Hey, and you can’t forget the Demented Lamby Cake! Balsamic & Maple Glazed Ham 1 Bone-in skinless smoked ham, shank or butt […]
Continue ReadingWalnut Date Torte
My friend, Jessica, sent me this recipe from Gourmet magazine. She is making it for Passover and said she wanted to eat the batter right out of the bowl, so I thought I would share…. Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is the Jewish holiday of freedom. As a reminder of that time — when flight was imminent […]
Continue ReadingGrandma’s Spaghetti
One of the most comforting of all comfort foods is my mother-in-law’s baked spaghetti. She told me how to make it, but it was never as good as when she made it. I even made it in her kitchen with her magic cast iron skillet, and did it exactly as I was told, but it […]
Continue ReadingJamaican Banana Fritters
Dessert or breakfast? Who cares! I love anything with bananas. I’m waiting for mine to turn brown…. Jamaican Banana Fritters 3 ripe bananas 1 egg 1 tsp of vanilla extract ½ tsp of cinnamon ¼ tsp of nutmeg ½ cup of sugar 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 Tbs baking powder ¼ […]
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