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  • CHEDDAR CHEESE TREATS

    A savory snack that gives a mouthful of flavor. 12 OZ (3 CUPS) SHARP CHEDDAR HEESE – shredded 1 ½ CUPS FLOUR (6 1/3 OZ) 1 TBS CORNSTARCH 1 ¼ TSP COLEMAN’S MUSTARD PINCH OF SALT QUICK GRIND OF BLACK PEPPER PINCH OF CAYENNE – or to taste ½ CUP USALTED BUTTER – chilled, cut Continue reading

  • AND THERE’S MORE!

    AND THERE’S MORE!

    How this dessert made its transition from European dainty to beloved Brooklyn street food is murky. For my mother’s generation, the Charlotte Russe symbolized something within their reach that tasted really special. For many children, as well as young-at-heart adults, half of the allure lay in the packaging. According to a Brooklyn cookbook, each Charlotte Continue reading

  • LETS TAKE A MINUTE AND CHAT ABOUT FINDING REAL RECIPES!

    CIAO! I hope you are all doing well! I wanted to share something that’s been on my mind lately regarding daily recipe hunting on the internet. For years, whenever we craved a delicious, tried-and-true recipe, we could easily search online or scroll through Facebook and Pinterest to find real gems from real people. But things Continue reading

  • Pasta Povera (Poor Man’s Pasta)

    Pasta Povera (Poor Man’s Pasta)

    THE WAY THINGS WERE! I was born during the 1940’s.  I remember “lights out”, air raids and area wardens. There was a war going on, times were rough, and many foods were rationed and many unavailable.  We had to buy certain items with food stamps and many times though promised were not available.  Meat was Continue reading

  • BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST OVEN BAKED

    Who doesn’t love French Toast! PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º LIGHTLY GREASE 9X13 GLASS BAKING DISH 2 8OZ PKGS CREAM CHEESE – room temp ¾ CUP SUGAR 2 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT   Almond extract works well too but just use less 1 TSP CINNAMON PINCH OF NUTMEG 2 LARGE EGGS 10 SLICES THICK WHITE BREAD    Continue reading

  • Potato Croquettes

    There are many recipes for Potato Croquettes however, this one seemed to be the one I always turned to. Referred to by my Little Nonna as Palline Patate FRYING PAN WITH OIL HEATED TO 375º – ½-INCH DEEP 1 LB IDAHO POTATOES – peeled, quartered ¼ CUP BUTTER -salted or unsalted 1 WHOLE EGG – Continue reading

  • APPLE FRITTER LOAF

    APPLE FRITTER LOAF

    Apple Fritter Loaf with a powdered sugar glaze is a simple loaf cake that will remind you of your favorite apple fritter. This easy cake has layers of moist vanilla cake, tart apples with lots of cinnamon and sugar. When apple season is here and apples are in abundance, this is the way to go. FOR Continue reading

  • APPLE COBBER

    APPLE COBBER

    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

  • BOLGONESE SOUP

    There’s a chill in the air but soups on the menu! 4 Tbs Butter – unsalted 1/3 Cup Semolina Four – plus some for dusting 4 Large Eggs 2 Cups Grana Padano Cheese – freshly grated 6 Slices Mortadella – finely chopped 1 Tb Milk ¼ tsp Nutmeg Sea Salt 5 Cups Chicken Broth – Continue reading

  • CELEBRATING YOM KIPPUR

    Yom Kippur is the most solemn religious feast of the Jewish year. It is the last of the 10 days of pertinence, that began with the Jewish New Year celebration, Rosh Hashana. It is a 25-hour period of prayer, fasting and meditation that begins at Sundown –  a reflective day and a solemn day of Continue reading