Tunisian stuffed potatoes

After perusing the Israeli Kitchen blog, I became intrigued with this recipe. Also called mafroum, it is a North African style meal of stuffed vegetables (in this case, potatoes) cooked in a tomato sauce, simmered in delicious spices. This involved a fair amount of groundwork, and I also created my very own Baharat spice mixture, [...]

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Grapefruit pudding cake

Another perfect dessert! And utilizing the perfect winter fruit in abundance – citrus! How can I describe it? Smooth, creamy, slightly tart, slightly sweet, melts in your mouth. This is a wonderful dessert for company, to finish an elegant dinner. It’s quite easy to make, has the fresh flavor of grapefruit, but it is a [...]

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Spiced chicken with couscous pilaf

We had this for dinner tonight, and couldn’t have enjoyed it more. The chicken is very nicely spiced and has a zing. The couscous, with the vegetables and flavorings, is a perfect foil for the chicken. Together, this made a very easy-to-make after-work winner of a recipe, and it comes with my highest recommendations. Enjoy!
Spiced [...]

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Vegan eggnog cheesecake

Tis the season to find vegan egg nog on the market shelves. I like Silk Nog A LOT, and have been dying to try this recipe that I found on Fat Free Vegan Kitchen blog. It is truly outstanding – creamy, cheesey, egg-noggy, and all around wonderful. This is also the first time I made [...]

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Crispy tofu with citrus soy

I always like to try new ways of preparing tofu, and when I saw this recipe on Steamy Kitchen blog, it definitely looked worth a try. I found the sauce to be a little too citrus-y, and just seemed to be missing something. Sweetness to cut the tartness? Not sure, but I am sure that [...]

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Roast butternut squash and bacon pasta

I’m lost for adjectives to describe how well all the flavors in this recipe worked together. But this one definitely gets 5 stars. Suffice it to say that all of the ingredients worked really well together, and really complemented each other. I found this recipe on MyRecipes, where the honors for this one go to [...]

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Potato, carrot, and parsnip latkes

A delicious variation of a theme for the holiday of Hanukkah. Served with a side of applesauce and a bowl of soup, it’s my idea of a perfect dinner. Adding the carrot and parsnips helps dilute the higher glycemic index that you get with just plain potatoes. Enjoy!
Potato, carrot, and parsnip latkes (I love Martha)(modified slightly)
2 [...]

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Bean and pasta soup

A very hearty soup indeed that I found on Rica’s Recipes blog. Her photo looked so inviting, and this is one of those soups that comes together quickly and easily. Perfect for these cold wintry days, when even your home’s heater just isn’t doing the trick. Enjoy!
Bean and pasta soup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, [...]

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Shaksouka!

One of my favorite Middle Eastern dishes is shaksouka, a tomato/egg dish cooked with herbs and spices. I’ve had it with the eggs scrambled in, but never with them floating on top, as in this really wonderful recipe. Enjoy!
Shaksouka (as seen on Serious Eats)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced small
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 [...]

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Menu For Hope

Chez Pim blog has launched her annual Menu For Hope, the annual fundraising event hosted by Pim and other food bloggers, to help support worthy causes worldwide. Buy a raffle ticket and do a good deed. It’s a very worthwhile cause.

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