Baked butternut squash chips are my go-to snack when I'm craving something crunchy and satisfying during the fall season. They strike a lovely balance between a flavorful treat and a health-conscious choice, while satisfying all my chip cravings. The best part is, making these chips at home is BEYOND simple, and the end result is...
Expert Tips for a Festive Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
Filled with autumnal colors from dark fruit, orange cheese, seed crackers & your chosen charcuterie, this Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board is the perfect festive spread for your appetizer table or Friendsgiving gathering. I love assembling grazing boards as an appetizer to serve when people are starting to meander to dinner, or as a main event for...
Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe (gluten free, vegan)
Try this healthy apple crisp recipe for a guilt-free dessert. It's the perfect fall dessert with fresh apples and a crunchy oat topping. Vegan and gluten-free! I'm just going to go ahead and say it: apple crisp is a classic comforting fall dessert, but it can often be dry and cloying. A baker's test is to...
Caramelized Onion and Pumpkin Pizza with Fried Sage
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this crispy sage pumpkin pizza. Made with caramelized onions, pan-fried pumpkin, and gluten-free pizza dough. I've always loved experimenting with unique pizza toppings, and recently, I came across an incredible combination of flavors that I just can't keep to myself - caramelized onion and pumpkin pizza. This pizza...
4-ingredient Halloween Smoked Salmon Canapes
Shaped to look like ogre eyes, these spooky smoked salmon and cream cheese canapés with dill will give your party a touch of quick elegance. These appetizers are gluten-free, grain-free and keto! Every Halloween, I struggle to balance cute and terrifying, childish or over-complicated. One appetizer that strikes the perfect balance is smoked salmon canapes,...
Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Mousse Cups: A Spooktacular Dessert Idea
These Halloween chocolate mousse cups are the spooky-cute Halloween dessert of your dreams! With 2-ingredient chocolate mousse & Oreo earth, they make for an easy Halloween treat kids will love. Halloween is just around the corner, and it's time to start planning some deliciously spooky treats for your upcoming party or gathering. One easy dessert...
Pear and fennel salad with apples and mustard vinaigrette
This pear and fennel salad with apples and mustard vinaigrette is a simple, seasonal salad that is sweet, perky and perfect for Thanksgiving. What is fennel? Fennel is one of those vegetables you grow up either loving or hating. Its strong anise scent is musky and fragrant, like the aftershave of a man you once loved. Its...
Dairy free low sodium potato leek soup with mustard
This dairy free low sodium potato leek soup with mustard is creamy, full-bodied, sharp and comforting. Perfect for these early days of winter. On cold winter days, I often crave a comforting, warm meal to soothe my soul. Low-sodium potato leek soup with mustard is my go-to dish on such days. Its luscious and comforting...
Effortlessly Impress Your Guests with This Halloween Snack Board
Halloween is just around the corner, and I can't help but get excited about all the creative ways to celebrate this spooky holiday. One of my favorite trends for Halloween parties is the Halloween snack board. It's a fantastic option for party hosts who want to offer their guests a fun and visually appealing spread...
Halloween Skeleton Elote Corn on the Cob Recipe
This delicious Halloween-themed corn on the cob appetizer takes its flavors from Mexican elote, with corn making up the ribs of a skeleton. Topped with cilantro, lime and chili flakes, this is one spicy, creamy and spooky appetizer! Halloween is just around the corner, and I'm always looking for unique and festive recipes to share...
Spiced Ground Cherry Jam (no pectin)
The transition from light summer frocks to fall sweaters can be disheartening. Make it easier on yourself with this ground cherry jam without pectin with hints of citrus and ginger, a perfect ode to fall. Transitioning from light summer dresses to cozy fall sweaters can be a bit disheartening. However, I find solace in savoring the...
Israeli sabich sandwich recipe with eggplant and potatoes
The sabich sandwich is an amazing Israeli invention that marries fried eggplant, potatoes, hard-boiled egg and pickles! Add a few vegetables, slather on the tahini sauce and add some spice; you've got the perfect eggplant sandwich. While waiting at the bustling central bus station in Israel, one can't help but notice the enticing aroma of...
From Orchard to Oven: Best Apples for Baking
Find the best apple varieties for baking that keep their shape and have the perfect sweetness for your tasty baked goods. Apples are the perfect fruit for all kinds of delicious baked goods, from pies and cakes to tarts and turnovers. But not all apples are created equal when it comes to baking. That's why picking...
Festive walnut and pomegranate chicken recipe
This tangy-sweet pomegranate chicken recipe combines pomegranate molasses with juicy chicken for a dish inspired by Persian fesenjan. Simple enough for everyday, festive enough for a celebration like Rosh Hashana or Thanksgiving! Pomegranate Chicken Recipe Overview Pomegranate chicken is a unique dish that marries the vibrant tanginess of pomegranate juice, pomegranate arils and walnuts with...
Whole fish with pomegranate molasses for Rosh Hashana
Inspired by Persian cuisine, this sweet and sour whole fish recipe roasts sea bass with pomegranate molasses, Persian apricots & fresh herbs. Inspiration My mother's fish recipes are legendary around these parts. In fact, due to her inclusion in a recipe compilation by Anu Museum of the Jewish People, she is now known throughout Israel...
Summer's Sweetest Crop: How To Freeze Corn
Biting into a juicy, tender-crisp, sweet ear of corn on the cob in the peak of summer is a thing of beauty. But what happens to your remaining corn when the season ends? Freezing corn on the cob is an easy and effective way to preserve the flavor and texture of this summertime favorite. Freezing...
Spaghetti with Mushroom Marinara Sauce
This hearty mushroom marinara sauce makes for a flavorful pasta dinner that is easy, pure comfort food that is ready in 30 minutes! It's hard to imagine a dish that embodies comfort food more purely than pasta. For me, nothing equates with the feeling of lapping those noodles around your fork, catching every errant grain of...
Preserving Summer: How To Freeze Fresh Peaches
Looking to stock up on juicy peaches? This article will show you how to freeze peaches so you can enjoy them year-round. There's nothing quite like biting into a juicy, sweet peach during the summer months. The season for fresh peaches is all too short, leaving us craving them all year long. Luckily, if you...
Baked Creamy Salmon with Potatoes Sheet Pan Meal
Baked salmon with cream sauce and potatoes is an easy sheet pan meal that comes together in 30 minutes, with a delicious creamy garlic sauce. I love cooking salmon, and one of my favorite ways to prepare it is by making creamy baked salmon. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight...
My Go-To Tahini Sauce Recipe
Taken from my childhood in Israel, this is my go-to tahini sauce recipe and the best tahini sauce I've ever tried. This lemony and tangy condiment can be used as a salad dressing or drizzled over falafel, shawarma, and kofta kebabs. There is nothing quite like the feeling of biting into a juicy Middle Eastern...