When most people hear the word “Thanksgiving”, they probably think about pumpkin, stuffing, pecan pie, and, of course, turkey. When I hear “Thanksgiving”, I immediately think of duck! Sure, my Auntie Ellen’s stuffing was epic, my Dad’s cranberry sauce was tart, and there was always a succulent roast turkey on the table, but when I picture the […]
Crunchy Fig Galette
Every weekend, whether at my own dining room table or by anyone else who is hosting a Shabbat meal, there is usually some form of kugel side dish. For those of you who don’t already know, a kugel is a traditional Jewish pudding or casserole, similar to a pie, and can be sweet or savory. […]
Creamed Corn and Crab Pumpkin Soup
Sometimes, a delicious and unique recipe only needs a few simple and healthy ingredients. In this case, all of the items came right out of my pantry and freezer and I’ll bet you have similar inspiration in your own kitchen! While I do love to use fresh ingredients, sometimes I just need to open some […]
Pecan Molasses Cream Pie
I’m not normally such a fan of molasses, with its thick texture and intense almost-savory syrup flavor, but a great article on relish.com called “Sweet As Molasses” really got my taste buds watering. Yes, I was salivating! The article listed a whole bunch of really interesting recipes, such as Lemon-Dijon Glaze and Anadama Bread, but […]
South African Pumpkin Fritters
These don’t look healthy, do they? I mean, just the word “fritter” sounds like it is filled with oil and fat. Well, you are about to be pleasantly surprised. These fritters are actually adapted from a Weight Watchers recipe! They are a little bit savory, a little bit sweet, and a lot delicious. What makes […]
The Diner Thanksgiving Sandwich
I know it’s not Thanksgiving anymore but, to be honest, I could eat Thanksgiving dinner all year round! I certainly don’t need the turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce leftovers in my fridge for my taste buds to crave those delectable goodies. All it really takes is a rerun of Diners, Drive Ins and Dives on […]
