Food + Drink
Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls
If you have ever made fresh chicken stock, you will know that there is no comparison to the store bought variety. Fresh chicken stock makes an incredible base for the ultimate chicken soup, and the magic of this broth lies in the fresh herbs and vegetables, that along with the chicken is simmered slowly to
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup Sans Cream
Thanksgiving has passed. The holiday was filled with wonderful food and plenty of over indulgence. We are exhausted. Over the months, I have been reading many of your blogs that highlight Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook, around my french table. I am now a proud owner of her cookbook, and this is the first recipe that was
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weeknight wonders
Roasted Chili-Citrus Chicken Thighs with Mixed Olives and Potatoes
The passion for food is a collaborative effort, and it is best when it is shared. I was honored when Andy from that Jew Can Cook, www.thatjewcancook.com asked me to be a guest blogger. I am a big fan of his blog and really enjoy his approach to food, which is spontaneous and fun. He also
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Food + Drink
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian wedding soup is one of my favorites. There are endless variations on this soup, but the focus is on the bite-sized meatballs, and greens which include spinach or kale and dill. Although, the name may be misleading, and you may assume that this soup is served at Italian weddings, which sounds good to me,
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Food + Drink
Guava and Cream Cheese
I grew-up in South Florida and often enjoyed Cuban pastries that were filled with guava and cream cheese. These pastries were readily available from food carts in downtown Miami, walk-up cafeterias or in a variety of local Latin bakeries speckled all over Miami. Living in Tallahassee these pastries are not readily available, and I have
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Food + Drink
Spinach and Avocado Salad with a Basil Vinaigrette
Summer is almost here! This salad is a wonderful way to say goodbye to Spring. I have been serving up this salad for several years, and use it often when entertaining guests. We rarely serve salads in bowls. Instead, we serve up our salads on large family style platters, where everyone helps themselves, and encourages