I first had this dish years ago at a friend’s house and it was phenomenal. I was even lucky enough to get the leftovers to take home. The fantastic Chef who prepared the dish is from Greece. I h...Read More
What is always so exciting is to explore the cuisine of another country. This month I am exploring the cuisine of Puerto Rico with my students. Unfortunately I have never been to Puerto Rico, but my D...Read More
Along with my general aversion to Turkey Hamburgers, I too am not a fan of Turkey Meatloaf. I truly would not have ever tried making one were it not for the skyrocketing price of ground beef due to th...Read More
Summer Herb Orzo Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette After a week of torrential downpours and high humidity, I needed something bright and cheerful to perk me up. This salad is lovely. I used basil from the ...Read More
“Meatloaf, smeatloaf, double beatloaf, I hate meatloaf” Says Randy in a Christmas Story. This pretty much sums up my opinion of meatloaf growing up. And what was even worse, was leftover meatloaf....Read More
Happy New Year! We wish everyone a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy New Year! Make your resolution to spend more time in the kitchen with your family. Cooking your meals together builds memories and lear...Read More
Alexander’s Dad is from Alexandria, Egypt and every so often we get treated to a Mediterranean culinary delight. Kofta if you are not familiar with it is basically meatballs. The Egyptian versio...Read More
On June 13, 2017 I was invited to be a judge at the International Culinary Center founded as The French Culinary Institute, my alma mater, for the graduating pastry class. It’s so much fun. I ge...Read More
Create a garden! What a great activity for the summer with the kids. In your yard or even in containers in an apartment. It is a great way teach responsibility. Make the kids responsible for watering ...Read More
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I love this coleslaw. I make it all the time. It’s great because it lasts in the refrigerator for days and stays crisp. It’s almost like kimchi. It gets better ...Read More