Chocolate and Strawberries!

It's almost here, that day when men go mad over flowers, chocolate and other things, not for themselves but to demonstrate their love for the ones they love.  Ridiculous prices loom and we (at least I) don't usually think about prices when it comes to gifts for my wife. I'm very lucky though that my [...]

Chocolate and Strawberries!2020-10-12T19:36:38-04:00

Fast and Easy – Za’atar Chicken with Carrots and Celery

Spoil yourself and plate the meal. You eat with your eyes first and you worked hard today! Enjoy the meal! For this recipe you will need the following ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast (buy these in bulk packages, usually 8-9 per package, and freeze in individual meal portions i.e. if cooking for [...]

Fast and Easy – Za’atar Chicken with Carrots and Celery2020-10-12T19:36:38-04:00

New – Fast and Easy – 30 Minute Meals

I’ve been asked – a lot, by my 20/30 something kids, nieces, nephews and their friends, to put together some simple recipes with a few ingredients that can be made in 30 minutes, give or take a few. It must take little effort and it must come together easily, be nutritious and delicious. Tall order [...]

New – Fast and Easy – 30 Minute Meals2020-10-12T19:36:38-04:00

Chickpea Bites

This is a wonderfully tasty hors d ‘oeuvre, bursting with flavor in every bite. It’s versatile so you can make it with really any type of bean. I’m using canned chick peas, I like the texture and taste of the canned beans. It’s a personal thing, use whatever you like. It can also be made [...]

Chickpea Bites2020-10-12T19:36:39-04:00

Dobos Torte

I miss being in Chef school! I learned so much and almost everything was “new to me”. There was a sense of competitiveness as well as comradery built into every day. So when I saw this Dobos Torte recipe I thought of my days at George Brown. We did the most interesting cakes – ones [...]

Dobos Torte2020-10-12T19:36:39-04:00

2016 Christmas Cookie #12 – World Peace Cookies (by Dorie Greenspan)

  Christmas Cookie #12 – World Peace Cookie by Dorie Greenspan. A perfect way to finish off the 12 cookies and think of the beauty and joy this season brings to us. This is mostly her writing of the recipe from her blog, with my comments in italics. She explains it beautifully and I could [...]

2016 Christmas Cookie #12 – World Peace Cookies (by Dorie Greenspan)2021-11-21T17:13:29-05:00

2016 Christmas Cookie #11 – Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

I really have a soft spot for sugar cookies, but not the crispy kind, I like them soft and chewy. Don’t get me wrong, if they are the crispy kind, I just need some coffee to dunk them in and then I’m fine – yes, I’m a dunker. But when I get them like this, [...]

2016 Christmas Cookie #11 – Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies2021-11-21T17:14:09-05:00

2016 Christmas Cookie #10 – Chocolate Christmas Cookie

Okay, it’s a couple of (maybe one) day left for Christmas. I have two cookies left to meet my 12 cookies objective. You know as an ex-banker it’s all about meeting targets! So I came across this recipe from the LA Times, a contest winner by Deborah Pappalau, which I just knew I had to make when [...]

2016 Christmas Cookie #10 – Chocolate Christmas Cookie2021-11-21T17:14:18-05:00

2016 Christmas Cookie #9 – Triple Ginger Sandwich Cookies

For this cookie (and really any spice cookie) you need the freshest spices. If your spices have been sitting around for a while – lets say for one year or so, then toss them and pick up some new ones. Small quantities only, remember it’s only a bargain if it gets used. This is nice dough [...]

2016 Christmas Cookie #9 – Triple Ginger Sandwich Cookies2021-11-21T17:14:29-05:00

2016 Christmas Cookie #8 – Bourbon Chocolate Balls

These are a favorite of mine. Mainly because I always have cake scraps in my freezer that can be used as the base. The latest came from experimenting with various sizes of cake tins – you can’t just double a cake recipe, baking is a science. It’s balance that causes a cake to rise. Some [...]

2016 Christmas Cookie #8 – Bourbon Chocolate Balls2021-11-21T17:14:39-05:00
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