Maple, brown sugar, caramel, ginger, molasses, pumpkin, and cinnamon are some of everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving flavors. Sweet and savory with a tiny amount of heat, they make for wonderful desserts and side dishes. I look forward to the fourth Thursday in November every … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie, Dairy Free
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Gjelina Restaurant
It is autumn in Los Angeles. The intense blue sky was crystal clear and particulate free courtesy of the hot Santa Anna Winds. Although summer has clearly passed and the days are becoming very short, this day was quite hot, in the high 90’s. I made dinner reservations at … [Read more...] about Gjelina Restaurant
Pistachio Biscotti with Dried Cherries
That first bite into biscotti is sublime. These are just sweet enough, with a blend of flavors subtle enough not to interfere with your demitasse of espresso, and crisp enough to stand up to dunking in hot tea. I had an idea to use pistachios, dried cherries, and orange rind. … [Read more...] about Pistachio Biscotti with Dried Cherries
Garnet Yam Cake With Brown Sugar Icing
This recipe is an Oldie but Goodie. My son Mitchell’s favorite, this moist bundt cake covered in a thickly drizzled maple flavor icing is beautiful on the cake plate and delicious. It is the perfect dairy-free desert for autumn occasions, from Rosh Hashanah, to Thanksgiving, to … [Read more...] about Garnet Yam Cake With Brown Sugar Icing
Pumpkin Borekas
Petite Pumpkin Borekas Borekas are the Sephardic Jewish version of the turnover or empanada. Turkish in origin, the Sephardic Jews adopted these pastries as their own. I make borekas with homemade dough, the way my mom and my grandmother did, and bake them until crisp and … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Borekas
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