My friend RSC has a sick baby and no husband for a few days, so I went over last night to help her out. While the baby was sleeping we decided to make dinner from whatever was on hand. We …
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Cooking with Quinoa
Although I didn’t know quinoa existed until about 4 years ago, it has become a staple in my diet and I can’t remember what I ever did without it. It is versatile and super simple to make (you can even …
Fennel Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing
Sometimes I get bored with conventional salads, so for Shabbat lunch this week I got a little adventurous and made a salad with fennel, radishes, cucumber and pear, and tied everything together with a zesty lemon dressing. It was, in …
Swiss Chard with Balsamic Glazed Chickpeas
From swiss chard to kale to broccoli rabe, I love cooking with greens. They are low in calorie, high in fiber and an excellent source of vitamins & nutrients (iron, vitamins A, C & K, potassium, calcium). Many greens are …
Caramelized Carrot Leek Soup
Today’s gloomy weather combined with my office building’s propensity for keeping the temperature colder inside than out had me craving an endless bowl of piping hot soup. I turned to one of my favorite winter recipes; it takes extra time …
I’m a Cholent Nerd
I admit that I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to cooking, but I believe it has helped me perfect cholent-making. Cholent is traditional Jewish stew that one cooks on low for a long period of time, …
Confessions of a Frugal Shopper
Some people have asked how I spend so little on food; the truth is, it’s a combination of things: I shop on sale. If I see staples I use regularly are on sale, I’ll stock up. I’m not picky. I …
Going Gluten Free: Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Muffins
Some of you may have noticed that my recipes are frequently gluten free. That’s because I’m slowly going gluten free (and feeling much better as I go!). I’ve found a lot of ways to substitute high gluten things in my …
Easy Veggie Side: Roasted Corn Salad
While shopping last week I saw some beautiful sweet yellow corn on sale. There are plenty of shortcuts to make corn salads without having to husk and cook your own corn (canned, frozen), but the taste and texture of freshly …
PSA: World Food Day
Today is World Food Day, celebrated each year on the establishment anniversary of the UN’s Food & Agriculture Organization. It’s estimated that over 1 billion men, women and children are hungry & malnourished around the world, and as many as …