Avocado Toast has become ubiquitous to most casual dining menus. I was a bit miffed when I posted my own crude Avocado Toast iphone photo over the holiday break. Within mere minutes, my email was flooded with the same queries, "where can I get that recipe?" Honestly, I felt foolish that I had even posted the photo-- joining the myriad other Avocado Toast devotees whose snapshots currently flood everyone's social media feeds. But, nonetheless, I love sharing any food that has become a staple in our kitchen or at our kitchen table. For … [Read more...]
Red and White Quinoa with Grapes
April 11, 2016 By Leave a Comment
This week I received a review copy of a cookbook called Celebrate: Food, Family, Shabbos by Elizabeth Kurtz (author of koshergourmetcooking.com and columnist of the Jerusalem Post), which features easy to follow recipes with amazing photos and helpful hints for any home cook. What makes it unique is that it features over 120 recipes that can also be used for Passover and then there are others that are labeled "Perfect for Passover as-is." It's a relief to find a cookbook with richly-illustrated recipes that are easy enough for every … [Read more...]
Eggplant Pizza
April 5, 2016 By Leave a Comment
My kids have discovered a taste for eggplant in the last few months so I figured, why not try Eggplant Pizza? At the very least, it's an easy way to cut down carbs and, without the traditional pizza crust, you are increasing your daily vegetables while lowering your simple sugar intake. So, use this recipe as another easy method to get some help from your kids in the kitchen with meal prep too. Remember, when you're working with eggplant, you must salt your pieces and let them sit for approximately 25-30 minutes to help remove the … [Read more...]
