Carole Capeloto Aiken is my big sister, an accomplished cook; she has seven grandchildren and knows how to please a crowd. She makes these fabulous almond biscotti with no added fat, no oil, no butter, and no shortening. We made them on Tuesday, very easy, and then, we had the … [Read more...] about Biscotti by Carole
Blackberry Pie
Blackberry pie. Double crust or single the sweet-tart of blackberries is an all time summer favorite flavor. I grew up in the Northwestern United States, Seattle to be specific, where in the 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s blackberries grew wild over every vacant lot, and untended … [Read more...] about Blackberry Pie
Tabouleh
Tabouleh is the perfect summer salad, refreshing, healthy, and easy to make. Served cold or room temperature, it is a fine accompaniment to grilled kufte, kabob, and chicken along with some pita and hummus. Tabouleh is also wonderful on a buffet line up for barbecues. The … [Read more...] about Tabouleh
Boyus With Spinach and Cheese
Boyus or Boyuz or Boyikus are spinach and cheese filled Sephardic pastry. I have tried many recipes and I think at least three are archived on this blog in the recipe index. Last week when I was researching and making strudel I had a thought. Strudel dough is essentially like … [Read more...] about Boyus With Spinach and Cheese
Chicken Salad
What do you do with left over chicken from Shabbat or 4th of July or any meal? If I have grapes on hand,I put together this salad. It is very crunchy, refreshing, and so easy to prepare. … [Read more...] about Chicken Salad
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