Tried and true recipes from my home to yours
This gorgeous purple slaw is gloriously fun to look at, and even more fun to eat! The ingredients combine to create a striking purple palate, and the flavors are beautifully complementary; the sweetness in the grapes and red onion perfectly balances the bitter radicchio and cabbage, and the beets provide a stunning earthy flavor that… Continue reading Purple Slaw
This sumptuous vinaigrette is the addictive combination of the salty, umami-filled miso and the nutty, penetrating sesame oil. It has a hint of sweetness from the mirin and maple syrup. Lime juice and rice vinegar round out this universally beloved dressing. I can't get enough of it drizzled over salads, lettuce wedges, vegetable sides, noodle… Continue reading Sesame Miso Vinaigrette
Marcella Hazan's famously simple 4-ingredient pasta sauce (5 if you are using basil for garnish) is honestly the most delicious tomato sauce you’ll ever have in your life. It’s that elusive recipe that's easy enough for literally anybody to make, but makes your pasta taste like it was made in a gourmet restaurant. Marcella Hazan… Continue reading Pasta di Hazan
Kreplach (from Yiddish: קרעפּלעך, pronounced krep-lakh or krep-luh) or kreplers, as they call them in France, are small, typically meat-filled dumplings served in soup or fried and served as an appetizer or side- I prefer to serve them in Grandma Mala's Chicken Soup. This recipe is one that's very dear to my heart indeed because… Continue reading Grandma Mala’s Kreplach
This refreshingly simple recipe is a true crowd pleaser not only because of the gorgeous presentation, but also because it's one of the most delicious ways you'll find to eat chicken or rice! Instead of cooking the rice on the stovetop, you cook it in the oven with the chicken laid over the top. It… Continue reading One-Pan Chicken & Rice
Sugar snap peas are currently in season and are deliciously crisp and full of sweet flavor. This recipe pairs them with lemon juice, salt, and a bit of crushed red pepper for a flavor explosion with a kick. These gorgeous snap peas are sliced then sautéed for just a couple of minutes to remove their… Continue reading Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas
This bright and sunny carrot ginger soup is spectacularly easy to make, and has such a delicious and nuanced depth of flavor, especially with the toasted sesame seed oil and scallions as the finishing touches. It's naturally plant-based, and highlights the boldness and versatility of the beautiful produce. AND it's the perfect soup to warm… Continue reading Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup
These sumptuous, creamy mashed potatoes are perfectly seasoned with a swirl of sage brown butter and garnished with fried sage leaves. Despite its elaborate appearance, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make, taking only 30 minutes!! Browning the butter is essential, as it adds an almost inexplicable nuttiness that is just divine. Normally when I… Continue reading Sage Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
This kosher for Passover non-alcoholic "mocktail," is inspired by the flavors that combine to make my favorite Passover dish- charoset! If you're brave, you can go the extra step with an egg white to get a really nice froth on top, or you can skip that step and just rely on the sparkling cider for… Continue reading The Sober Moses
This delightfully macabre Passover-themed cocktail is nuanced in flavor- sweet, but not too sweet, with subtle notes of ginger and a distinctive earthy aftertaste from the beets. It’s a great way to feature beets in a fresh and interesting way while playing into the themes of the holiday. It’s made using potato-based vodka, but would… Continue reading The Bloody Doorpost