My friend’s mother, Halena, is a woman to be admired. I posted a recipe of hers some time ago, specifically a gefilte fish recipe. This time, if you've read my post about the eighth night of Hanukah dinner we attended, you may recall I marveled at the Viennese dessert Halena … [Read more...] about Biscotten Torte
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Schnitzel
Tonight I finally made it back into my kitchen. After being away from home for two weeks, it takes a lot of effort to restock the refrigerator and pantry. Whenever I begin to cook, it is my goal to accomplish … [Read more...] about Schnitzel
Confetti Potato Latkes
So many fabulous colored potatoes at the Santa Monica farm market makes the choice difficult. My eye is naturally drawn to vivid color, whether it is carrots, paintings, hair color, or clothing. … [Read more...] about Confetti Potato Latkes
Sufganiyot by Nina
In a word fried food is intoxicating. When you pair the seductive flavor of fried with a little sweet it becomes irresistible. Sufganiyot or Israeli doughnuts are light fried pillows of dough, injected with jam, chocolate crème, vanilla crème or something else and dusted with … [Read more...] about Sufganiyot by Nina
Baked Yams With Cashew Crunch
The other day at my local Whole Foods market they had these huge ugly yet somehow intriguing Japanese sweet potatoes. With the flavors of Thanksgiving still fresh in my memory I made this easy little side dish. It went over very well with the tasting panel (my husband and my … [Read more...] about Baked Yams With Cashew Crunch
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