Would you say no if your super-talented friend (who just happens to be a Private Chef and Teacher) offers to cook for you in your own kitchen??? Yeah, I didn’t think so. Well I certainly couldn’t refuse when Chef Zissie offered to come over and make me a gourmet 3-course meal. In exchange, she allowed […]
Sichuan Eggplant
In June 2011, I wrote a recipe for Sichuan Eggplant that I hoped would rival one of my favorite spicy dishes from Bamboo Garden, the best vegan Chinese restaurant in Seattle. I crave so many dishes from Bamboo, including the corn chowder (“daily soup”) and chow mein, but what I look forward to the most is a […]
Okra Soup with Duck Fat Matzo Balls
Sometimes soup doesn’t need a ton of ingredients to make a huge impact! This okra soup is the perfect example. With just garlic, sausage, okra, tomatoes, chicken stock and seasoning, you can create a soup worthy of drinking! I mean it. I literally drink this broth like water. And with the addition of heavy “sinker” […]
Vote for my Manischewitz Cookie House!
Over the last 4 weeks, Manischewitz invited fans to submit a photo of your Chanukah House into our “Manischewitz Chanukah House Decorating Contest.†An independent panel of judges has reviewed all entries and my Chanukah House was chosen as a 3rd prize finalist! Now its up to America to choose the 3rd prize winner!! Please “Like†[…]
Gnocchi Mac n’ Cheese
When I think of Chanukah, latkes are always at the forefront of my mind! Shredded potatoes and onions pan-fried in lots of oil. What could be wrong with that?!? But there are so many other ways to highlight potatoes for the holidays so I decided to try something a little different this year. Potato Gnocchi […]
Homemade Crock Pot Candied Pecans
Check out my Homemade Crock Pot Candied Pecans on Kosher Scoop! Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… Instead of buying fancy store-bought Chanukah presents this year for your family and loved ones, spoil them with a delicious edible gift instead! There’s nothing better than a homemade treat to show that you care and with the […]
