You won’t believe how much you’ll enjoy this refreshing, light fruity apricot dessert. I used to avoid all smooth foods, or as I called them, “baby food.” I always preferred food with texture and crunch. But my mother-in-law makes the most amazing apple pineapple sauce that everyone loves and I gave it a try: and…
Summer foods
This Diced Mozzarella Salad is *Perfect* for Summer Shalosh Seudos
Whether you want a salad or a sandwich, this is just the thing. Finally, in the summertime, seudah shelishit becomes a meal we’re actually ready for (vs. in the winter when it seems like it’s too close to lunch!). And even better: we can have dairy! Now, I never understood why people chose to prepare…
How to Make Your Own Diet Iced Tea for Pesach
Do you feel thirsty over Pesach because you can’t drink your Snapple? Well, that’s how I feel. Very thirsty. There was one Pesach, a few years ago, when I went driving around to 11 stores (Yes. ELEVEN) looking for the Kosher-for-Pesach “Nice” Tea. It wasn’t the same as my Diet Snapple, but it did keep…
We Wait for This Lemon Ices All Year
This lemon ices is a favorite in so many homes! I’m afraid that some of you might tell me, “I make this recipe already. Why are you sharing old favorites?” But hear me out. Recently, I closed down Cookkosher.com, the website I had run for a number of years. When it comes to Pesach, there…
Refresh with Peach and Strawberry Wine Slushy Cocktails
There is nothing more refreshing than a deliciously boozy slushy cocktail at the end of a long summer day. This summery slushy cocktail is easy to make, and there are no complicated ingredients involved! If you’re feeling fancy, garnish with fresh mint or a slice of fruit. Peach and Strawberry Wine Slushy Cocktails Save…
Tired of Cooking? Want to Spend Your Summer Outdoors? Here’s My Plan for a Barely Cook Summer
I admit, I’m a little tired of cooking. I spent last summer in the kitchen, writing the recipes for Secrets of Skinny Cooking. The summer before, Leah and I wrapped up Everyday Secret Restaurant Recipes, and the summer before that Secret Restaurant Recipes. I can keep going, but I think we can both agree that…
