Until We Meat Again
I couldn’t be a vegetarian unless I was forced to be one, like if all the animals in the whole world suddenly disappeared. Vincent Vega was right, pork chops taste good […]
Marshmallow Fondant
This is a ridiculously easy recipe but it does require a bit of elbow grease. It can be flavored or colored any way you like. The cake in the picture […]
White Chilli
This is more of a healthy, low-fat, thick, bean and turkey soup than a traditional chili. I like to serve it with Polenta & Almond Muffins and top it off with […]
Polenta & Almond Muffins
I love these moist light cornbread type muffins which are a little healthier made with the addition of ground almonds. They are great with savory dishes like chili, as well […]
It’s A Crock
One of the best things about an international move is getting to buy new things and one of the worst things about an international move is having to buy new things. […]
Good Old Vaseline
Years ago I caught a few minutes of a Joan Collins interview on TV. The interviewer was asking her what her best beauty tip was, she replied “Never underestimate the […]
Damn It’s Hot!
By plunking me in the other extreme it’s like life has decided to make up for 12 years of 2 week summers, extra long winters with near constant below freezing […]
Breakfast Salad
This is something I enjoy and have eaten a lot of over the years. I like to have it with well toasted whole grain seeded bread or bran muffins. It […]
Cauliflower Cheese
No, it isn’t cheese made out of cauliflower! Its a fairly classic British side dish which most recipes (IMO) over complicate. My version is quick, easy and tastes like a […]
Mother’s Beans
Regardless of the name, this is my interpretation of a dish my mother made for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners when I was growing up. I might have called them something […]
Happy Father’s Day
My father was a truck driver by profession and after he retired he did several admirable things that I never even knew he was interested in doing. He auditioned for […]
Coconut Macaroons
Their chewy texture and the toasted flavor is not overly sweet but very satisfying, plus these little cakes are deceptively easy to make. With just five ingredients and a little […]
Baked Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce
I adapted this from my mother’s recipe, originally just to make a smaller version but over the years I started making it with less sugar and Philadelphia started making a […]
Our New Car
We bought a 1999 Plymouth Neon. It’s not a perfect car, but we needed a car and it’s a car.
Chickpea Burger
These are not traditional falafels, but they are “ish”. I think these go really well with sweet potatoes wedges as a side and eaten as is using the yogurt sauce […]
Salt & Pepper Sweet Potato Wedges
These wedges have a nice little crunch to them but their centers are soft which makes them very morish for something that is fairly healthy. They go well with spicy […]
Yogurt Sauce Dip
This sauce/dip can be used to cool down very spicy food if you use full-fat yogurt, otherwise, a low-fat or fat-free yogurt is good for flavor contrast. Greek-style yogurt, bio […]
Dad Cooked Jewish Christmas Food
Back in the mid-80s some time and around the last day of school before winter break I remember while waiting for the bus I was making conversation with an acquaintance […]
Mushroom Chicken
The mushrooms you use can dramatically change the flavor of this dish because it is the mushroom juice that makes the sauce. You can use whatever type of mushrooms you like in this […]
Mafia Squirrels AKA Some Like It Hot
I use a mix of chili powders in most of the spicy foods I make. I take the California (Anaheim) which is mild and I mix it with a hotter […]
Chickladas
These are especially good served on rice, topped with creme fraiche or sour cream and a side of creamy refried beans. Ingredients 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried coriander […]
Fruit & Oat Muffins
These muffins make a great anytime snack or breakfast food. I like to put mine in the microwave for 15 seconds, split it, add a little butter, smash it back […]
Little Mocha Pots
Super rich, super easy to make dense coffee and chocolate pots some how taste even better eaten with tiny spoons out of miniature coffee cups. I have to admit I […]
Happy Birthday to Me
So I turned 45-years old yesterday, it wasn’t a turning point birthday like the ones that happen after 21 and end in 0 but still, it was the one that […]