St. Patrick’s Day- Irish Hash

I wanted to share a St. Patrick’s Day recipe created by Pure Organic founder and author of Pure Food, Veronica Bosgraaf. Perfect as a festive meal with friends and family, this recipe is the epitome of comfort food Irish-style. As a mother, Veronica believes in only using the highest-quality yet affordable ingredients to make easy meals at home for her kids. On St. Patrick’s Day, who doesn't want festive comfort food? This vegan, gluten-free dish works perfectly, and it is so hearty, Veronica promises you won’t miss the corned beef. She … [Read more...]

Purim – Hamantaschen Cookies

The Jewish holiday of Purim begins on Wednesday.  One of my fondest memories as a child was delighting in the vast array of Hamantaschen cookies: a filled-pocket cookie or pastry recognizable for its triangular shape. My mother used to make her version with prune and poppy seed and, while I sadly could not find the recipe in her archives, I'm so thrilled to be able to share an original recipe from our resident Kosher food expert, celebrated cookbook author, and creator of the Kosher Cookbook app for iPhone- Gloria Kobrin. I do hope you'll … [Read more...]

Shaved Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Currants

Cauliflower has quickly become a fixture at meal time. Roasted Cauliflower and Cauliflower Fried Rice are our new family favorites. So, it came as no surprise that I'd want to keep the cauli-momentum going.  After all, when you find an ingredient that has received the seal of approval by family members, it makes sense to keep trying similar recipes. The other evening, I was leafing through a wonderful Greek-inspired cookbook at a friend's house (Mina Stone Cooking for Artists) and found a deliciously simple recipe for Sliced … [Read more...]

Warm Moroccan Spiced Couscous

As March is National Nutrition Month, what better way to celebrate than with a delicious and nutritious meal from the National Pasta Association (NPA) that are each under 300 calories! Add some spice with Warm Moroccan Spiced Couscous Salad which is jam packed with healthy veggies, savory spices. This recipes make it easy to get a nutritious meal with a healthy dose of vitamins and mouthwatering flavor.   … [Read more...]