This recipe for Red Snapper Fillets (from Kosher by Gloria) is as refreshing as it is tasty. And, with the crunch and sweetness of the plantains, you’ll be sure to win over your guests. Don’t be fooled, this dish is terrific year-round except, serving during the week of Passover definitely diversifies your entree options. Also, the fact that the recipes doubles, triples, and quadruples easily makes it ideal for any occasion. Enjoy — and remember you can substitute the Red Snapper with other white flaky fish too (Halibut, Grouper, … [Read more...]
Sesame Chicken
April 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Taking matters into my own hands, I figured I'd try to recreate our favorite Sesame Chicken recipe from our local Chines restaurant. Living in NYC, it's way too easy have to have food delivered or take out and you can get quite lazy about cooking. But, when you actually read the ingredient list for this recipe, there aren't many items that you probably don't already have in your stocked pantry, and the cooking instructions are simple. Who doesn't want to have another celebrated chicken recipe to add to their meal repertoire? I'm not … [Read more...]
Red and White Quinoa with Grapes
April 11, 2016 By Leave a Comment
This week I received a review copy of a cookbook called Celebrate: Food, Family, Shabbos by Elizabeth Kurtz (author of koshergourmetcooking.com and columnist of the Jerusalem Post), which features easy to follow recipes with amazing photos and helpful hints for any home cook. What makes it unique is that it features over 120 recipes that can also be used for Passover and then there are others that are labeled "Perfect for Passover as-is." It's a relief to find a cookbook with richly-illustrated recipes that are easy enough for every … [Read more...]
Eggplant Pizza
April 5, 2016 By Leave a Comment
My kids have discovered a taste for eggplant in the last few months so I figured, why not try Eggplant Pizza? At the very least, it's an easy way to cut down carbs and, without the traditional pizza crust, you are increasing your daily vegetables while lowering your simple sugar intake. So, use this recipe as another easy method to get some help from your kids in the kitchen with meal prep too. Remember, when you're working with eggplant, you must salt your pieces and let them sit for approximately 25-30 minutes to help remove the … [Read more...]
