Are leftover Easter eggs taking up space in your refrigerator? Wondering what to do with them? Forget about deviled eggs! I’ve resurrected a couple of…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Start the New Year with Basturma and Eggs!
Question: How does one start off the new year on the right foot? Answer: With a hearty breakfast of basturma and eggs, of course! Basturma…
Tahini-Chocolate Truffles
Diana Saker My long-time buddy, Diana Saker, and her neighbors host an annual Christmas ornament- cookie exchange extravaganza. Unfortunately Diana has an intolerance to wheat…
Mushroom Nuts – or – Almond Mushroom Pâté
This past summer, Stacey P., a former resident of Ohio, wrote asking if I’d ever heard of a recipe called “Mushroom-Nuts”, an appetizer she’d sampled…
Topik – an Easy Version for Lent!
When I wrote about the Lenten appetizer “Topig” (Topik) two years ago, I linked my story to blogger Joumana’s site (TasteofBeirut.com) since she had already…
Gatnabour – Armenian Rice Pudding
After dealing with some heavy-duty dental work this past week, I was only able to eat very soft foods for a few days. This presented…
Dog-Days of Summer Delightful Dessert
Boy is it HOT outside! No baking for me, that’s for sure. Instead, I’m concocting a cool, smooth, refreshing dessert with a few simple ingredients….
The Perfect Pilaf (video!)
Confession: I’m a pot peeker. At least, I used to be. For many years, my pilaf-making was hampered by my natural curiosity as well as…
How to Make Rose Water
While most of the U.S. is digging out from excessive snowfall, South Florida lawns are green, flowers are blooming, and we’re walking around in shorts….
Dolma Deconstructed
Deconstructed Dolma I love stuffed vegetables. I love them even more when someone else does the stuffing. All that mixing and scooping can be a…