I love to make "mitzvah meals and snacks." In other words, using what I have on hand, and not letting food go to waste. Besides making me feel good (and hopefully gaining points with my beloved, a "waste not want not" kind of guy), hopefully the mitzvah food is delicious. And so it was with these Simple Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins. Now I know that I should be thinking about Passover. And probably filling my freezer with all kinds of flourless treats. Or at least making my seder menu. But let ... read more
Irish-American Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day
I originally published this Irish-American soda bread recipe in 2012. I've made it countless times since then, for St.Patty's Day and at other times. Now in 2024, I decided to update the post. The recipe is now in printable format with weights for ingredients and I added a new buttermilk shortcut. Also, I'm into using what I have these days (in 2024), so I went with raisins already open in my pantry rather than buying or opening a new box of currants. I'm no fan of green cupcakes or green ... read more
Fabulous Salad Makes Entertaining Easy
If you’re reading this post, you’re likely already sold on the notion that home cooking beats take-out. But this is 2024, so you’re also likely pressed for time, overscheduled, and/or just plain ... read more
Secret Ingredient Crispy Granola
Are you tired of pumpkin everything yet? I do pumpkin with the best of them. Pumpkin scones, pumpkin butter - even chili with pumpkin and pumpkin-filled pavlovas to name just a few. But I'm happy to ... read more
Elegant Beet Fennel Salad for Valentine’s Day
I'm a chocoholic. And like anyone with a sweet tooth, Valentine's Day brings up thoughts of candy. But I'm trying to cook and eat healthier foods. So I present this Elegant Beet Fennel Salad as a ... read more
Easy Weeknight Ramen Recipe
I have good intentions to use what is in the fridge/freezer. Really I do. This Easy Weeknight Ramen recipe is perfect for people like me. Especially good on a cold midweek evening when you want a ... read more