Sure, you could go to any local drug store and buy a bag of York Peppermint Patties but wouldn’t you rather just make them at home? Well, I know I would! This is such a great project to do with your kids and you get to control the amount of peppermint that goes in. You […]
Bouche a la Reine Tartlets
Okay, okay, I know that Bouche a la Reine is normally served using puff pastry cups and not pie crust, but I wanted to try something a little different. Does that shock you at all? Should I back up? Are you wondering what Bouche a la Reine really is? Don’t worry…I had no idea what […]
Apple Beet Cupcakes with Caramel Beet Frosting
With this months Kosher Connection link-up being root vegetables, I knew right away that I would be using beets! I really hated beets growing up but I’ve learned to love them as an adult. Beets are a great source of vitamin C, folic acid and potassium and they have a wonderful sweet and earthy flavor. […]
The Kosher BLT Sandwich with Homemade Mayo
I’ve never had a BLT before. Since bacon isn’t kosher, I guess I always figured a sandwich filled with lots of crunchy bacon would be off the table for me. But with the growing popularity in kosher dry cured and smoked beef bacon (thanks in large part to Jack’s Gourmet and Grow & Behold), my […]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Hummus
Please don’t think I’m crazy! I mean, you can think I’m a little crazy, but this peanut butter chocolate chip hummus is not as insane as it sounds! The earthiness of the chickpeas combined with the creaminess of the peanut butter, maple syrup and agave nectar make this a surprisingly low fat and sweet dessert […]
Etrog Drop Candy Cookies with Etrog Salt
If you’re wondering what an etrog is, I’m here to answer all of your questions! The etrog is a citrus fruit used in rituals during the holiday of Succot, with a scent and color similar to a lemon. The flavor, on the other hand, is much more tart than a lemon and the pith is […]