Sometimes basic is best; my (older) son made these for Shabbos last week. 1-1/4 cups margarine, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1-teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups unbleached flour 1-teaspoon baking soda 1-teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3 cups old-fashioned oats 1 (12 oz.) package (2 cups) chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cream together margarine and sugars. Beat in egg [...]

The return to meat calls for a special treat. Gremolata: 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro Chops: 8 tablespoons olive oil 8 veal chops Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup chicken stock 2 teaspoons lemon juice 6 tablespoons margarine Combine gremolata ingredients in a small bowl; mix well and set aside.  In a large skillet, heat oil over high [...]

This recipe literally from start to finish can be made in less than 15 minutes. At-home I make many variations using different proteins and added vegetables for supper. Serve this as is, on rice, on pasta on a salad, it will be a hit any way.  1 package of chicken cutlets, cut into strips 1 cup teriyaki [...]

This is perfect for a nine days menu. 1-1/4 cups yellow cornmeal ¾ cups flour ½ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 1/3 cup butter, melted 1-1/3 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cumin 2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced 2 eggs Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into greased 9-inch [...]

I never get tired of corn, year round, but summer seems the best time for this sunny veggie. Here I go again — adding G-d’s gift of avocado to a dish, but this time it’s got a new flavor profile once you toss in chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) and cilantro.  4 ears yellow corn, or 3 [...]

With all the salads I’ve created in my career, somehow I never did a wedge salad. Creamy Wedge Salad with Homemade Croutons is posh, fab and so simple, it’s a crime not to try it. The cool thing here is that it’s literally just a wedge; no crazy salad chopping for hours to create this [...]

These are a delicious new discovery of mine. 1 (19.8-ounce) package brownie mix (family size) 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, softened 2 eggs 2 tablespoons water 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3 cups Rice Krispies, divided Cream together brownie mix, margarine, eggs and water.  On low speed, add chocolate chips and 1-1/2 cups Rice Krispies.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.  Preheat [...]

Try my non-dairy Pesto Chicken Flatbread Pizza made on a ciabatta roll (delish in an open-faced pizza sandwich.) Prep time: 8 Cook time: 20 Ready time: 28 min Servings 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 small zucchini, peeled into strips (using vegetable peeler) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ciabatta loaf or rustic loaf, cut in half horizontally (12-inch) 1 cup store bought pesto [...]

It’s hard to outdo the local pizza shops that may have won a few awards for creative combos, but I’ve never seen them put potatoes (that’s not fried) or avocado on a pie – so I thought I should be the first! As you may well know, as I tend to repeat myself like a [...]

Another perfect recipe for the nine days. 2 pounds flounder fillets (thawed if initially frozen) 2/3 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon chili powder 1-1/2 cups crushed corn chips ¼ cup butter, melted Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Whisk together sour cream, lemon juice and chili powder.  Place crushed corn chips in a shallow plate.  Dip fish in sour [...]