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Working on my toasted coconut, chocolate chip dunkers
Latkes: grated potatoes, cauliflower (riced), onions, chopped and deeply sautéed mushrooms, Italian parsley, eggs, matzo meal, salt-pepper-cayenne. Voila
Has this ever happened to you? The other night I had a bad dream. The dream was so upsetting it...
Homemade crepes: People often don’t think to cook and/or bake just to practice- or play. We don’t need an occasion-...
Wood-roasted chicken. Can’t think of a more special-and yet-homey way to ring in a healthy, happy, soothing and delicious New...
Butterflied roast chicken: Here lies one of the most potent ways to provide soothing- to oneself and to/for others. If...
Savory Tuna Spread (or dip)… Just because. So often we wait to do certain things-needing other people to justify our...
Wood-oven roasted tomatoes and spinach stuffed mushrooms, au gratin. All cooked without flame- Only with residual heat. A perfect example...
Feeling particularly bold tonight! One pie, two pizzas: Peppers, onions, tomatoes with fontina, Muenster and mozzarella and creamed spinach, ricotta,...
When what’s happening around you triggers that feeling of being out of control (lost in circumstance)- do something that grounds...
Sourdough garlic and olive bread
Kale, broccoli, cabbage and carrot slaw with chopped assorted toasted nuts and dried fruits. (The best coleslaw I’ve ever had/made
Do you let outer circumstances dictate how you feel and act? If so, I’d like to remind you that You...
I don’t think I need to tell you how good these pan-grilled shrimp were
My homemade muffin mix wins again! Triple-Blueberry, Toasted Nut, Upside-Down Muffin Cake. Not done yet
Homemade butter: Surprising people in a good way is so fun. Their eyes widen and then they smile in anticipation…...
July 17, in my kitchen. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s not the right time- Whether the right time of...
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Apricot& Plum Galette- with candied toasted almonds
💁🏼‍♀️Toasted sesame Zataar crackers. Fresh out of the oven
Tandoori wings
“Mama, home smells so good
First, you see it- Now you don’t#liveadeliciouslife
Trout for din-din
Burgers with sweet and sour red onions and fries
Homegrown beets
I’m frequently asked “Do you cook like this for your family??”- My first thought (and response) is “Do you think...
Fresh pasta-primavera, over seared sea scallops
Dried breadcrumbs, in the making: It’s important to find a way to fit in the time for replenishment so, when...
My lovelies… my loves. I know you all know me as this foodie-cook-person. But my life as a nurturer has...
Simple and delish: Pizza at home
Cinnamon swirl challah: cinnamon sugar rolled inside of each strand before braiding
Stuffed artichokes, bathed in stock
You don’t have to be old or Italian to be an authentic pasta granny! Spinach, mushroom, onion and cheese ravioli
Just born. No-knead, onion-beer bread
Pork chop Parmesan- with spicy broccolini. I can’t even type to you how amazing this was
Tomato-herb focaccia. (Having fun with pizza dough
A favorite that refused to be spoiled by tonights tornado watch
Sesame wheat pita
Grilled strip steaks with marrow bones that are first roasted, then simmered in beef stock- then roasted again. Oh boy!...
Pan-grilled chicken breasts. Quick, delish and exactly what we wanted (with pasta and broccoli rabe
Do you wake up ready and eager to embrace your creativity?
Din-din. It feels so amazing to cook and eat exactly what we wanted
My daughter, Julie, @drjuliezelig wanted me to post my response to one by @sassygirlmeditates – as she insightfully used the...
Balance in life- balance in cooking. Serve an assertive green with a creamy coleslaw for
Mussels in a spicy persillade over spinach linguine. Yet another kind of happy hour
Pepperoni pizza- As good as this looks- the taste and texture was even better! I would sign on the dotted...
It’s amazing how easy it is to make an “any-day” dinner time feel sacred. You don’t need a holiday, you...
Artic char and shiitake mushrooms
Roasted sun-chokes are so Delicious! Scrub with a designated brush under water. Cut into chunks but don’t peel. Boil in...
Homemade vanilla. Take brittle vanilla beans, cut into small pieces and bring to a powder in an electric spice grinder....
Pappardelle pasta, tangled with thin ribbons of jumbo asparagus, sitting in stock and sautéed leeks-and topped with roasted asparagus tips
Here’s wishing you a smooth and yummy weekend
Wood roasted endive- sweet, tender and brisk-flavored. Everything I love
Pizza state of mind- A beautiful thing
Love is in the air…..❤️❤️ You’re never too young or old to have a heart that’s filled with goodness-souls-personified
Savory Pita Chips
Ohhh- need I say more??
Trout almondine with sautéed snap peas and roasted butternut squash
Homemade matzo. An edible treasure. The recipe is in “The I Love to Cook Book” and will be posted on...
How often do you do what it takes to be happy? No need to wait for a holiday… Go to...
We had tree damage from the snow storm- our gardeners came by to help us out-a tough job. As I...
Audra is at the stage where she constantly asks “why?” Made me realize (while answering a bazillion questions) that children...
No matter our age or circumstance we all just want to be brought close and given a chance to try....
Fried artichokes and garlic
Meet my beautiful new friend that I’ve visited several times this week- and each time I’m filled with such a...
No matter how busy, or frenetic your day is, try to keep your eye on what you love most. Doing...
Seafood fra diavolo over angel hair pasta
2 inch thick rib-eye steak- on the bone. After cooking (searing and roasting) and then resting for several minutes, slice...
Cannelloni, clams and chocolate-mascarpone-raspberry tartlets. Happy Valentine’s Day
🔥🔥🔥 plain, simple & sizzlin
“Do you think anyone will notice if I take just one small piece of that crisp Peking duck skin??
Love can be found in the strangest places!!❤️❤️ photo credit @jgz32
A most delicious morning activity
Meatball-parm by candlelight. Heaven
Freezer-friendly food: Chicken soup and challah (plain and cinnamon swirl) for beautiful Jen, Ben and Audra, who will soon be...
Mushroom, pepperoni and garlic confit
My temp gun is officially maxed out- the floor of the oven is over 1000 degrees F
Warmest wishes to you for a cozy, loving, prosperous and, above all, healthy New Year
Caesar salad
Sword fish, marinated in an herby/garlicky vinaigrette and pan-grilled. Goes great with latkes
Yum, yum yum
Birthdays are good
Hanger steak- with peppers and onions and sautéed corn
Pepperoni-yeah
Well, my freezer’s dance card is just about full… soon all my babies will be home
“Soon she will roast those things and I will get kibble… Times like these are when I wish I were...
It’s absolutely pouring! It’s officially wine-time
Naturally leavened, 100% hydration starter, dark rye-whole wheat-plus high gluten, sea salt, barley malt syrup
Challah bread, especially braided loaves, are meant to symbolize the intricacies inherent in life. Different paths (those literal and figurative)...
Soon to become a “fall candle” personified
I know-I know- “No-knead”bread is all the rage (and, trust me, I make my share)- but there are certain types...
My baking/pasta-making room. Where so many of my dreams come true
Is it just me? Are you EVER over it??
Been busy with my little baker! (23 months
Act One: Last night’s dance recital
Just harvested. Weston potatoes
Eggplant parm and broccoli rabe
A most important
whenthisnanacooks 🙌🙌🙌 liveadeliciouslife
Dinner for two, at home
Toasted sesame Irish butter cookies

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