You know when you have a dish that you make all the time but never take the time to measure it correctly? And then people keep asking you for that recipe but you can basically just give them a list of ingredients and send them on their way? Well I finally decided to perfect my favorite […]
Triple Cheese Jicama Fries
I love French fries in all shapes and colors, including pommes frites, spicy fries, sweet potato fries, crunchy fries, mushy fries (yes, I like mushy fries) and today we are trying out jicama fries! Below is what jicama looks like. I’ll admit that I had to google it the first time I purchased jicama because I […]
Healthy Fried Chicken & Waffle Latkes
So my husband came home with a very specific request the other day…”Can you make me chicken fried latkes, Mel?” After I gave him a lesson on chicken fried steak and how that wouldn’t work with a latke unless I fry a latke, bread it like schnitzel and fry it (that just doesn’t sound right to […]
Puff Pastry Potato Roses
So lately, there’s been tons of buzz over these beautiful show stopping apple roses and I’ve been dreaming of making them myself. But as usual, I couldn’t just copy the recipe and use apples for the filling. That just wouldn’t be me! Instead, I adapted the concept into something savory and insanely delicious. Using potatoes, puff pastry, […]
Parmesan & Fried Leek Potato Kugel
Does it really get any better than fried crunchy leeks, creamy shredded potatoes and salty parmesan?? I never said this potato kugel was healthy but man, it is goooood! For anyone asking, a kugel is a traditional Jewish baked pudding or casserole usually made with noodles or potatoes. I’ve been eating kugels my whole life, […]
Kishka Bagel Dogs
I mean, you’re welcome! Do I even need to continue? Okay, I guess I can say a few things about these beautiful dogs…bagel dogs, that is. Sure, you can stuff a hot dog into puff pastry but let me tell you something, challah is worth the extra time! My mom used to make challah dough […]
