Most desserts that are kosher for Passover don't seem that appealing. How good could they be without flour and baking soda and baking powder? To me, it's the same as eating a pizza without the tomato sauce--- you're more aware of what's missing than what you have. There's nothing appealing about this display- neither the sign, nor the flavorless treats in the boxes However, one of my favorite Passover desserts is Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread. Maybe that's because I'm also a lover of biscotti, the well-known Italian dessert, to which Mandel … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies
February 19, 2015 By 4 Comments
I had a craving to make Mom’s Meringue Cookies. Maybe that’s because the landscape in the northeast resembles the white colorless batter—thanks to the blast of arctic weather we’ve had the past few weeks. As I watched the electric mixer beat the egg whites and sugar into stiff peaks, I envisioned the mounds of icy snow that still hug every street corner (days after the last snow storm). In just five minutes, I had a mixing bowl filled with the purest looking batter I’ve ever seen. I love the crispy exterior and hollow interior … [Read more...]
Blueberry Brunch Cake
February 17, 2015 By 9 Comments
Ah, Mom's Blueberry Brunch Cake! That smell. That pungent smell of blueberries baking in the oven still transport me back to any given Sunday when my family would gather together for brunch after a long morning at Sunday school. And, to think that I couldn't find that recipe in Mom's vast handwritten recipe collection. So many Sunday brunch memories are woven throughout that cake; they're as integral as its key ingredients. How undeniably fitting is the article, Playing Kitchen Detective, in the Food & Dining section of the Wall … [Read more...]
