Chop and toss. That’s about it! Then, you’re ready to serve this gourmet salad that’s refreshingly different. I have one cousin in Israel that always has gourmet stuff on her table. Well, she’s a professional baker so we’d expect as much. I never really aspired to make anything that she makes because they all look…
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Passion Iced Tea Lemonade: Just Like Starbucks but Without the Calories
There are no issues with kashrus or calories when you prepare this version of the popular drink at home! This refreshing drink is so easy to prepare that there’s just no reason to go out and buy it! You just need two components and some water and ice. TAZO Passion Tea comes in two preparation…
Upgraded Roasted Vegetable Rice
Jazz up your side dish this Yom Tov with Roasted Veggie Rice. Side dishes. It’s the one dish that comes as an afterthought for most. And while you can totally serve plain rice, there is always something about serving things a bit upgraded for Yom Tov. This one even reheats nicely! And you can even…
It’s the Perfect Time to Try a Tofu Stir-Fry
We visited and cooked with a long time friend. For a few years, I’ve been admiring my friend Eti Efinger from afar. It’s been 20 years since we went to seminary together but I still learn from her, even though she’s raising her family of nine children far away in Bnei Brak. Eti is one…
Your New Favorite (Gorgeous) Salad is Here: Green Salad with Citrus Dressing.
Make the dressing for this Green Salad in advance, and the rest pulls together in minutes (no major chopping). I have to say, it’s great to have team members like Esti and Renee style and shoot recipes for me. It makes my life so much easier. I gave them this green salad recipe we love,…
This Low-Cal Grilled Chicken Salad Has Some Tang!
With an array of citrus fruits, healthy grilled chicken, and hearty greens, this salad is a burst of sunshine in the winter. Now that you’ve got your grill pan, as discussed in this post, what do you do with it? My clients are familiar with my dinner outline. This recipe below meets my requirements for…
The 9×13 Life: The Low Cal Cauliflower Side Dish Mom Loves
The only problem with this cauliflower side dish for mom is that the kids will want to take some too. Do you want that quick, low-carb side dish for mom without having extra work? Just throw this cauliflower in a 9×13 and you’re done. You won’t need to babysit it and it can cook at…
Basics: How to Cook Quinoa
Learn the way to cook this ancient grain for the best possible results. Some people love it, some people hate it. But if you cook quinoa correctly (and use it in one of the great recipes linked below), you’re certain to have a great salad or side that’s both healthy and popular. 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water….
Tabbouleh-Inspired Quinoa Salad
Cook your quinoa, chop those fresh crunchy veggies nice and finely, and you’re all set with this great salad. This past summer, I attended a woman’s networking event hosted by Stacey Gindi. Lots of food was prepared for the buffet, but the one thing I kept on going back for was this quinoa. After the…
Turkey for Dinner, in November or Anytime. Because Turkey is So Good and So Underappreciated
Do you stare at that turkey breast in the butcher’s showcase, but never pick it up because you don’t know how to cook it? The other day, while shopping, I found this pretty piece of meat that was large enough to feed my family yet looked like one chicken breast on steroids. Well, it was…
