For me, appetizer heaven is Caponata. An Italian dish with eggplant, onions, celery, tomatoes, and olives, it is one of my "go to" appetizers. Whether it's a big party, a potluck, or just a compulsion to "feed" my freezer, caponata fits the bill. The original recipe comes from my friend Liz. Although I have adapted directions and certain ingredients, I think of her whenever I make it, which is often. Store-bought caponata is nowhere near as good and it costs a bundle. Depending on ... read more
Passover Seder Menu & Recipes 2026 (5786)
I intended to go small and be simple this year, but never mind. We'll use my family's Baskin Haggadah, and remember fondly family friend Marty Segal's comment every Passover, "same as last year, let's eat!" My beloved will lead the Seder, but I plan to interrupt whenever I feel like it, and told our guests to do so too. Anyway, I now have plans for 16 participants, 3 types of charoset and 7 or 8 desserts. Oh well. Here is my Passover Seder menu and recipes for 2026 (5786.) By the way, ... read more
Tips for Saving Broth or Soup
Whether you have a lot or a little, use these tips for saving broth or soup. You won't be sorry and you'll have broth or soup to use as the basis for lots of meals in the chilly winter months. ... read more
Jewish Cheese Blintzes for Shavuot
Cheese blintzes are traditional for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. but you definitely don't have to be Jewish to love them. They're easy to make and freeze just fine. You can buy them frozen, but this ... read more
Simple and Easy Lemon Curd
Some things are life changing. And so it was for me with this Lemon Curd. Before, I had always made lemon curd on the stove. Hoping that I would not turn my egg-based lemon curd into scrambled eggs by ... read more
Charoset Recipe Roundup for Passover
Why a charoset recipe roundup? Three reasons: There are many variations on the charoset (also spelled haroset) mixture, ranging from simple ones using a single fruit, one type of nuts, and a bit ... read more
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