While Kugel has been a staple of Jewish cooking for centuries, this is only my very first year experimenting with Mom's kugel recipes (definitely check out Mom's Noodle Pudding). Served hot or cold- as a side, or, for the sweeter versions, as a dessert-most people characterize kugel as a type of casserole or pudding made from egg noodles or potatoes. However, since Passover restricts one from eating both potatoes and noodles, it's only logical to use a matzoh the substitute. I know you're probably thinking there's no way a … [Read more...]
Italian Wedding Soup
March 3, 2013 By 3 Comments
It’s Seriously Soup day today, featuring one of my favorite bloggers, Serena, who authors a blog called Seriously Soupy. Serena started Seriously Soupy 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. Since it started, she has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 soups on the site! You can join Serena on her Soupy journey at SeriouslySoupy.com and twice a month you can find her here, at My … [Read more...]
Quinoa, Grape and Toasted Almond Salad
February 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you've been following this blog, you've obviously figured out that we’re on a quinoa kick in my family. I’ve already spoken about some of the health benefits to this super grain. And, I’ve most recently shared our latest Quinoa recipe fave: Cheesy Veggie Quinoa. The best part about our new whole grain discovery? My kids actually ask for it. Totally unsolicited. Last night each person in the family chose a new ingredient to add to our quinoa base. The final result was a salad that was light and simple yet bursting with crunch … [Read more...]
Vegetable Soup Stock
February 18, 2013 By 1 Comment
It’s Seriously Soup day today, featuring one of my favorite bloggers, Serena, who authors a blog called Seriously Soupy. Serena started Seriously Soupy 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. Since it started, she has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 soups on the site! You can join Serena on her Soupy journey at SeriouslySoupy.com and twice a month you can find her … [Read more...]
