I first made this luscious rich chocolate cake which truly is lighter than air for Valentine’s Day. For V-Day I also dipped some strawberries in chocolate. I was testing desserts to make for an upcoming class I held last week on Passover Desserts…The tag line being… Some say Passover desserts are boring and tasteless…Sheila will…
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Fried Chicken Sandwich with Slaw and Spicy Mayo
I made these fried chicken sandwiches for dinner one evening some time ago for my husband and myself. I had been craving fried chicken for quite awhile, and then I happened to see this sandwich in an old Bon Appetite magazine. It had all the makings of what I would want in a fried chicken…
Mushroom Soup with Fennel and Leeks
This delicious mushroom soup is creamy, yet there is no cream in it, and meaty, yet there is no meat in it. While you could use a variety of mushrooms I made it with Baby Bella, also known as Crimini mushrooms. With the 24 ounce package of fresh organic Baby Bella mushrooms from Costco in…
Beef with Vegetables in Oyster Sauce
It appears I’m on a stir-fry binge since this post follows on the tail of my Szechwan Chicken with Walnuts . Stir-frying is a really great dinner option for several reasons. Whatever protein you are using, be it beef, chicken, pork or seafood you will use less than if serving the same single protein as…
Szechwan Chicken with Walnuts
This Szechwan Chicken with Walnuts is a favorite of our family for years. I found the recipe in The Chicago Tribune Food Guide long ago. We spent 15 years living in the Chicago area from 1973 until 1988. It is a great city with much to offer. We enjoyed our time there, but I can’t…
English Mustard Cheeseball
I have been making this deliciously addictive cheddar cheese appetizer for years. I make it either as a cheeseball rolled in parsley or nuts, or simply served in a nice bowl to spread on crackers. (I love pretzels dipped in it as well). My sister gave me the recipe so many years ago neither of…
Citrus Herb Olives to Welcome 2019! Happy New Year!
CITRUS HERB OLIVES (adapted from Marinated Olives, Cooking Light online) These delicious olives marinate in a combination of citrus and herbs, are very easy to prepare, and are just so pretty! They make a teriffic offering for guests to bring to a party or a welcome addition to your own gathering before your meal or…
Pigs in a Blanket with Black Pepper Pastry (not your mama’s pigs in a blanket)!
We were invited to a holiday party last weekend to celebrate with our neighbors, and asked to bring an appetizer. Somehow my mind immediately went to “pigs in a blanket”, an oldie but still goodie which most everyone adores, even those who refuse to admit it. When my kids were little “pigs in a blanket”…
Poached Pears in Chocolate Cups with Raspberry Sauce
I made these Poached Pears in Chocolate Cups with Raspberry Sauce for dessert after our brisket dinner last weekend. Poaching is gentle, stove-top cooking, and pears are an ideal fruit for this cooking method. The best pear for poaching in my opinion is the Bosc. I prefer Bosc for a few reasons. There is a…
A Hanukkah Dinner for 2018
In our home it isn’t Hanukkah without at least one holiday dinner of brisket, latkes, and homemade applesauce during the eight night “Festival of Lights”. This year we were thrilled to have good friends with us to share a holiday dinner. After lighting the menorahs we began with some light appetizers, ensuring room for the…