So basically, I made this easy veal roast for dinner last week and it was so dang good that I decided I should post about it so you could all make it. It’s amazing how much flavor you can pack into so few ingredients!!! And if you say you don’t like fennel, I’m guessing you […]
Shakshuka Matzo Brei
This is definitely not the matzo brei I grew up eating but I think my dad will be proud! He was the official matzo brei maker in my house (is that a thing?) and as kids, we always stuck to traditional matzo, eggs, salt and pepper. I didn’t even know there were other ways you could make […]
Rugelach Cookie Butter Hamantaschen
If you’ve ever been to Israel, or if you know anyone that has ever asked you “do you want me to bring anything back from Israel?”, then I assume you know about Marzipan rugelach. No, the rugelach are not made with marzipan…it’s the name of the world famous bakery in Jerusalem. There is literally nothing […]
Mantecada Cakes
Today is a very special day because I added duck fat to a cake! YES, DUCK FAT!!! I know, I know, you think I’m insane and maybe I am…a little bit…but it also makes so much sense. These tiny cakes, known as Mantecadas, originated in Spain and they are traditionally made using lard. ‘Manteca’ means […]
Krembo Hamantaschen
Somehow I went through my entire life without ever eating a krembo! What was I thinking?!? Chocolate coating, fluffy meringue filling, biscuit on the bottom. There is literally nothing wrong with this combo. When you unwrap a krembo, the most important question becomes how the heck do you eat this thing? Unless you have a really big mouth, […]
