Two years ago Chia seeds made their way to my family's table. I was laughing at how long it took me to discover these seeds since they had been used to power the ancient Aztec warriors as well as the Indians of the Copper Canyons-- both of whom were renowned for their superhuman endurance and fitness levels. I had been reading about the many benefits to this "seed" and figured there were easy and subtle ways I could add this super seed to my kids' diets . What could be better than adding an ingredient that's high in fiber, magnesium, … [Read more...]
Zucchini Bread
April 25, 2014 By 2 Comments
Today is apparently National Zucchini Bread Day. I am not sure who dedicated this day to my favorite green veggie, nor have I seen it marked on any printed calendars but, who cares. It gives me an excuse to bake one of my favorite breads (aside from Mom’s Banana Chocolate Chip Loaf). My go to fail safe recipe for Zucchini Bread is always taken from Sheila Lukin’s Silver Palate. Usually by the beginning of August, our garden is bursting with over-sized zucchinis. Therefore, it's not unusual to find one or two freshly-baked Zucchini Breads on … [Read more...]
Passover: Flourless Chocolate Cake with Apricot Filling
April 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
To continue our Passover culinary journey this week, I'm featuring another delicious recipe from Gloria Kobrin. Remember, while these recipes are kosher for Passover, that doesn't have to mean they lack taste! In fact, they're so delicious, you will find yourself baking them all year long. Gloria has cooked her whole life for groups ranging from four to 100. She specializes in creating delicious gourmet food that is approachable to the home cook and that also happens to be Kosher. Gloria is the author of the Kosher … [Read more...]
Chai Brownies
April 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Passover is right around the corner. While I don't clean my house of "chametz" (any food that's made of grain and water that have been allowed to ferment and "rise" like: bread, cereal, cake, cookies, pizza, pasta, and beer), I try to avoid cooking or baking with anything that contains flour. As a result, the weeks prior I usually go on a baking binge to try to curb any chametz-like cravings. Last night, at the last minute, I decided to bake a batch of Chai Brownies from a recipe I saw during my Secret Recipe Club reveal day. We love … [Read more...]
