• BOLGONESE SOUP

    There’s a chill in the air but soups on the menu! 4 Tbsp. Butter – unsalted1/3 C. Semolina Flour – plus some for dusting4 Large Eggs2 C. Grana Padano Cheese – freshly grated6 Slices Mortadella – finely chopped1 Tbsp. Milk¼ tsp. NutmegSea Salt5 C. Chicken Broth – preferably homemade Heat oven to 400°. Grease and… Continue reading

  • SCHIACCIATA

    SCHIACCIATA

    This is a simple Tuscan loaf served deliciously warm from the oven and dripping in olive oil. 2 1/2 tsp (1 Envelope) Active Dry Yeast2 1/2 C. Flour – plain5 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil – for drizzling1/2 C. Lukewarm Water (110ºF)1/2 tsp. Sugar1/2 tsp. Salt1/2 C. Cold WaterCoarse Salt – for sprinkling In a… Continue reading

  • Apple Cobbler

    Apple Cobbler

    The easiest cobbler to make. PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º 9X12-INCH BAKING DISH LIGHTLY GREASED 2 CUPS PIONEER BISCUIT MIX 2 CUPS SUGAR 2 CUPS WHOLE MILK – I use a little ½ and ½ in the mix 2 EGGS – lightly beaten ¼ CUP BUTTER – melted, cooled 1 21 OZ CAN APPLE FRUIT FILLING… Continue reading

  • DEEP DISH CHICKEN POT PIE 

    This is a great way to use up rotisserie chicken.  CRUST: 1 Large Egg – separated 2 C. Flour 2/3 C. Butter – cold, cubed 5-6 Tbsp. Cold Water – divided Pinch of Salt  In a small bowl beat egg yolk with 2 tablespoons water.  In a large bowl combine flour and salt, cut in the butter until crumbly. Gradually add the beaten egg, tossing… Continue reading

  • CELEBRATING ROSH HASHANA

    CELEBRATING ROSH HASHANA

    Today is the first full day of Rosh Hashana, a two-day holiday also known as the Jewish New Year. The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruck and it is a millennia-old holiday celebrated with prayer, symbolic foods and the blowing of the traditional horn called a shofar which is blown in the morning… Continue reading

  • NEVER AGAIN!

    NEVER AGAIN!

    For me, there is nothing like stepping out of the airline terminal when traveling back to New York and listening to the cacophony of sounds, all in harmony while trying to compete with one another.  Loud, harsh, melodious but familiar sounds of the city to let me now that I am home. And it might… Continue reading

  • CREAMY TURMERIC CHICKEN THIGHS

    An easy, tasty chicken dinner all in one pan! 12-inch or LARGER HEAVY-DUTY SKILLET 1 ½ LBS CHICKEN THIGHS – boneless, skinless 3 TBS BUTTER – unsalted, melted in skillet 1 ONION – medium to large size, thinly sliced 1 TBS FRESH TURMERIC ROOT – peeled, minced 1 ½ TSP GROUND TURMERIC – or to… Continue reading

  • SLICE AND BAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

    SLICE AND BAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

    Perfect for lunch boxes, snacks, or my morning coffee! PREHEAT OVEN TO 375º UNGREASED COOKIE SHEET 1 CUP VEGETABLE SHORTENING – I use Crisco ½ CUP SUGAR – dark brown ½ CUP SUGAR – light brown 1 CUP SUGAR – granulated 2 EGGS – beaten 1 TSP VANILLA 1 ½ CUPS FLOUR 1 TSP SALT… Continue reading

  • SWEET ALABAMA PECAN BREAD RECIPE – EASY HOMEMADE DESSERT

    SWEET ALABAMA PECAN BREAD RECIPE – EASY HOMEMADE DESSERT

    INGREDIENTS ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with regular milk + 1 tsp lemon juice/vinegar) 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a festive twist! INSTRUCTIONS… Continue reading

  • A FRESH FIG CAKE

    A FRESH FIG CAKE

    This all started with a fig tree in Castrofilippo, Sicily. Many, many years ago, my father-in-law, somehow, and quite mysteriously,  was able to bring a small part of that Sicilian fig tree back home with him to New York City after a long visit to his homeland. It was planted in the back yard at… Continue reading