Featured Recipes
Passover Charoset
If you've ever been to a Passover seder, you might know Charoset as the sweetest (and hands down, most exciting) element of the seder plate. This typically sweet and sticky dish, traditionally made with fruit and nuts, symbolizes the mortar used by the Israelites when...
Passover Macaroons
Coconut macaroons are the quintessential passover dessert! Not to be confused with the French-style pastry made with almond meal, coconut macaroons are baked with shredded coconut, beaten egg whites, and sweetened condensed milk. They're naturally gluten-free which...
Matzo Ball Soup
Matzo Ball Soup, aka Jewish penicillin, is the epitome of comfort food. Whether you're Jewish or not, chances are you've had a bowl of matzo ball soup in your life and I'm sure it put a huge smile on your face. Every family has their secret to making this Jewish...
Cornish Hens with Wild Rice, Leeks, and Mushrooms
I love to cook with Cornish hens. The taste is very similar to chicken, but slightly more delicate and tender. For a beautiful main dish to serve your guests, I love to stuff Cornish hens with a medley of wild rice, mushrooms, herbs, and toasted almonds. The rice...
The Best Passover Recipes
Spring is in the air and Passover has a particularly special meaning this time around. Ultimately, Passover is a celebration of freedom. It's a holiday that commemorates the exodus of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. A Passover seder is the feast that marks the...
The Best Passover Lemon Meringue Pie
This tart and buttery Lemon Meringue Pie is at the top of my dessert list. When it comes to lemony desserts, I can't get enough. Whether you're keeping kosher for passover or looking to go gluten-free this year, my Lemon Meringue Pie recipe is all kinds of decadent. I...
Cucumber Cilantro Tonic
Now, more than ever, self-care is so important! My Cucumber Cilantro Tonic will make you feel like you're having a day at the spa, with an added splash of tequila 😉. There's something about the blend of cucumber, lime juice, and cilantro that puts my whole body at...
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Every home cook has their secret trick to making roasted potatoes perfectly crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. My Roasted Rosemary Potatoes will have your whole kitchen filled with the aroma of fresh herbs in no time. I have two tricks for you that will...
Sautéed Broccolini with Garlic, Lemon, Almonds and Parmesan
Do you want to know my secret to perfectly cooked green vegetables? I'll give you a hint...it has to do with a certain cooking technique. If you guessed blanching, then you're correct! Blanching is when you cook food, usually vegetables, in boiling water for a brief...
Coconut Curry Spiced Red Snapper
Look at those colors! Have you ever heard the expression, "eat with your eyes?" That's what I was aiming for with this recipe. The bright colors of the fish, curry sauce, and fresh herbs complement each other to create a visually appealing dish that you just want to...
Eat Your Heart Out With My Spice-Braised Lamb Shanks with Apricots
Did you know, there's a reason why lamb is so popular on the menu during the winter months? Lamb is considered a "warming food." In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, it's been used to help fight the cold and improve circulation during the chilly months. I...
Crostini with Herbed Ricotta and Candied Kumquats
Crostini originated when poor Italian peasants used bread to eat their food off of instead of plates, because they didn't have any! It was often stale and had to be soaked in a liquid to make it edible. Today, you can find crostini around the world, served as small...
