Whenever I’m invited to a summer barbecue, for a few seconds, I panic: What am I going to eat? As a pescatarian, I know I’m going to be one of the few people, if not the only person, not partaking of the traditional hamburgers and hotdogs. I also know that it’s unlikely, especially if it’s…
Kebabs are fantastic for the grill because the skewers hold all the ingredients in place. These are great to make in advance and bring to a grilling party. All the master griller has to do is slap them on! More Vegetarian Barbecue Recipes Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Makes 10 kebabs Skewers ½ package firm tofu, cut…
I find that the mushrooms have enough flavor to stand on their own, without a marinade. But a splash of balsamic vinegar after grilling makes them even more delicious. More Vegetarian Barbecue Recipes Garlic Tofu Kebabs With Tahini Dipping Sauce Serves 3 3 medium sized portobello mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt Black pepper Balsamic…
This simple breakfast recipe has a secret ingredient, which might just make the perfect summer pairing of tomatoes and basil even more delicious. Nutritional yeast is, without question, the best thing to come out of the two years I spent as a vegan. Soy milk, not so much. To the uninitiated, nutritional yeast admittedly sounds…
The inspiration for Jessica Fechtor’s blog Sweet Amandine, this exquisite cake is also featured in her Read about the book “Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals That Brought Me Home,” Five-Fold Challah Related This cake was created by Marcella Sarne, who entered it in a baking context sponsored by C&H Sugar and won, to…
A fabulous challah recipe from Jessica Fechtor’s Read about the book “Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals That Brought Me Home,” Marcella’s Butter Almond Cake Based on a tip from Andew Janjigian, a baker and editor at Cook’s Illustrated magazine, Jess folds the dough instead of kneading it, and lets it rise in the…
This gorgeous salad from “The Silver Platter” is refreshing, clean and simple. As an almost-all-green salad with very few ingredients, the unique cut on the sweet snap peas exposing the tiny green treasures hidden within makes it so elegant to present. Read the cookbook review: Taste Testing “The Silver Platter” “Silver Platter” Wild Rice With…
This dish, from cookbook, is elegant, eye-catching and, most importantly, simple to make. When topped with crunchy candied almonds, this delicious side goes from ordinary to extraordinary. Read the cookbook review: Taste Testing “The Silver Platter” “Silver Platter” Snap Pea Salad With Basil-Mint Dressing pareve | gluten-free | freezes well | yields 8 servings 4…
The classic pairing of tomato and basil is always great over grilled bread, but mix it with Israeli couscous and it becomes a splendid summer salad. One of my favorite signs that summer has arrived is biting into a tomato that’s been sprinkled with some fresh basil, and realizing that it actually is fresh! Every…
The ultimate Jewish breakfast porridge, Romanian mamaliga is served here with sour cream and a seasonal plum compote. Last spring, , I traveled around Romania with my friends Julie and Benjy. Julie was also pregnant, right around 6 months like I was, and we saw the trip as a last hurrah before life got different….
These treats offer both sweet and savory tastes, and smooth and crunchy textures. No gooey, gelatinous rice in these beauties. They are guaranteed to garner raves from your guests. For the Jewish history behind the grape, . Makes 36 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped fine 2/3 cup your choice of rice mixture (I…
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