Photo by Judith Hausman This kugel could easily be served as a vegetarian main dish. We’re there, gang. We’re in the time of year when the doldrums start, the root vegetables are shriveled or used up and the spring greens haven’t yet started. Yes, the mild winter means we’ll get a jump on salad this […]
Photo by Judith Hausman Any flaked cereal will work in this cereal pancakes recipe. Today is National Cereal Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the invention of corn flakes by William and John Kellogg in the late 19th century. Since research continues to show how important breakfast is for overall nutrition and cognition and the […]
Photo by Judith Hausman Tarte flambée resembles a pizza and is easy as (pizza) pie, too. Tarte flambée is an Alsatian (Alsace is a small region in France) specialty, perfect with a stein of beer or a glass of Riesling or pinot gris and a seat near the fire. It’s neither flaming nor a tart, […]
Photo by Judith Hausman A squeeze of lemon and an easy mustard sauce are all gravlax needs. Gravlax is an all-season, value-added dish. It is delicious and incredibly easy, and people will think you are a genius when you serve it. The fancy name and the fact that people don’t make it often lend […]
Photo by Judith Hausman Jam, cinnamon and allspice make these heart cookies special. Any excuse to make sweets, really, is fine by me. For Valentine’s Day, I love using the vintage heart-shaped cookie cutters I’ve collected over the years too. A couple came from my mom’s kitchen and a couple of others were picked up […]
Photo by Judith Hausman I love incorporating chopped, fresh herbs into this adaptable biscuit recipe. Once again, I’m indebted to the Moosewood Collective’s cookbooks for a simple, healthy recipe. This basic biscuit recipe is so fast and adaptable, and it does not use the rich butter usually cut into biscuits and scones. You can even avoid […]
Photo by Judith Hausman Summer corn and tomatoes make a warming winter dish. Time to screw open those canning jars and excavate the freezer to make use of the delicious trove you took such care to put by in late summer. Now, when you really need it, you can release the heat you built up in […]
Photo by Judith Hausman These tomato-lemon and olive-rosemary biscotti are delicious with minestrone. If a good soup is simmering on your stove this winter as often as it is on mine, you’ll love these crunchy, savory biscotti as the perfect accompaniments. This is my favorite recipe because the biscotti turn out dry and crunchy, just […]
Put your zucchini bumper to new use with this variation on the Middle Eastern dip baba ghanouj.
