This recipe is actually an annual re-post but, it's one of the most requested recipes on the site. Hope you enjoy.... What's a Jewish girl doing with her Mom's Irish Soda Bread recipe? NOTHING. But, my mom does have an insane amount of generational recipes in the section I cataloged "Jewish Judy." Some of these recipes are so torn, faded and damaged, it's as though they survived the battlefields of Word War I. With Passover right around the corner, I simply can't wait to roll up my sleeves and start exploring! But, we're not talking … [Read more...]
Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
March 10, 2015 By 1 Comment
A friend posted a photo of a bunch of old Encyclopedia Brittanica's thrown on the street corner for recycling. To think those were put to good use when I was in a grade school and now they're just a relic from the past. I feel the same way towards cookbooks. My mom's kitchen shelves were overflowing with tons of cookbooks- battered and dog-earred- from which she cooked almost every day. These days, many cookbooks have turned into gorgeous coffee table books, on display for the beautiful photography and nothing more. Why? Because, … [Read more...]
Compost Quiche
March 4, 2015 By 3 Comments
I was at a loss at dinnertime. I had nothing planned. It was 6:15pm and were all walking in the door after a long day. Sound familiar? This was our family scenario the other night. Oh, and I should add that we had little to no food in the fridge because I had been away. So, what to do when you’re in a pinch and you don’t feel like rushing to the market or ordering in? Make a quiche- a custard containing milk and eggs that’s poured into an open pie crust Chances are you have eggs, milk and cheese in your fridge. Lucky … [Read more...]
Vegetable-Packed Winter Comfort Soup
February 25, 2015 By 2 Comments
Back by popular demand, we're thrilled to have Serena, aka Seriously Soupy! Serena started creating soups as a creative outlet for herself after her first daughter was born, which combined her passion for cooking with an interest in learning more about soups and soup making. She has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 homemade soups. Twice a month you can find her here, at My Judy the Foodie, sharing her culinary wisdom and helping to demystify the world of soup. Here's what Serena has to say about her … [Read more...]
