Grilled Kielbasa and Zucchini Penne is the perfect combo of smoky, savory goodness and fresh garden vibes. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s going to be your new favorite summer pasta dinner. It’s gluten free (optional) and you can even make it plant based, Fire up your grill… It’s grilling time!!! Grilled Kielbasa and Zucchini Penne I’ve been making a version of Grilled Kielbasa and Zucchini Penne for as long as I can remember, primarily because it’s fast, easy, and the family loves it.  With only a couple of ingredients, I have a dinner that had all the elements: Protein, Vegetable ..read more

Crispy Fish Tacos are the ultimate catch.  Crunchy baked tilapia is surrounded by fresh colorful veggies, guacamole and tartar sauce for extra zest.   I serve mine as a make-your-own taco bar so everyone can pick their favorite fixings. Crispy Fish Tacos are a fun, healthy way to reel your family in for a delicious dinner! These are great for a weeknight meal, Shavuot or Nine Days fresh supper. I make mine gluten free. Crispy Fish Tacos Crispy Fish Tacos are the ultimate catch.  Crunchy baked tilapia is surrounded by fresh colorful veggies, guacamole and tartar sauce for ..read more

Hazlenut Nutella Taquitos with Hazelnut Cream are a way to indulge in a sweet twist on a classic favorite. They’re baked – not fried, crispy on the outside and oozing with Nutella and crunchy chopped hazelnuts on the inside. The Hazelnut Cream is a a must, with fresh heavy whipping cream flavored with hazelnut liquour. I make these with corn tortillas and sprinkle them with a little powdered sugar. They’re the perfect Shavuot dessert and naturally gluten free too. Hazelnut Nutella Taquitos with Hazelnut Cream Hazelnut Nutella Taquitos are oozing with rich, creamy, chocolatey Nutella and stuf ..read more

Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish that showcases the vibrant and fresh ingredients typical of Vietnamese cuisine. The dish features tender pieces of chicken marinated and cooked with lemongrass, which is a fragrant herb known for its citrusy and slightly spicy notes.  It’s perfect for a Shabbat meal, your Memorial Day or Summer Barbecue! Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Grilled Vietnamese lemongrass chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish that showcases the vibrant and fresh ingredients typical of Vietnamese cuisine. The dish features tender pi ..read more

Making Easy Light Potato Salad with Dill is like having your own easy button in your kitchen!  It’s simple to make but simply delicious.  The perfect side dish for your Shavuot meals or Memorial Day barbecue. Chopped fresh dill is generously sprinkled throughout, ensuring that each bite bursts with its aromatic essence. There’s only a little mayo for texture and flavor, making this one of the lightest potato salads you’ll ever eat! I even nosh on it for a quick lunch! Easy Light Potato Salad with Dill I love it when things are easy.  Whoever came up with the “Easy Button” ide ..read more

Delicious Broccoli Rice Tart is fairly easy to make with simple, colorful, healthy delicious ingredients, but the Rice Paper Flowers give this recipe it’s “WOW” factor.  The Rice Paper Flowers are incredibly fabulous, and fascinating to watch transform while frying.    Broccoli Rice Tart with Rice Paper Flowers is perfect for Mother’s Day brunch (Mom lover’s will be excited to prepare it) and great for your Shavuot dairy meals.  It’s definitely a dish that will impress with how beautiful, cool, and appetizing it is! Broccoli Rice Tart with Rice Paper Flowers As a Mom, I ..read more

Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons are a delightful twist on the classic thumbprint cookie.  The contrast of textures and flavors in these cookies is what makes them so irresistible. You get the crunch of the toasted coconut, the richness of the chocolate, and the softness of the cookie itself.   Best of all?  They’re delicious, gluten-free/non-gebroks, quick to make and Kosher for Passover! Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons With Passover literally right around the corner, I wanted to come up with a super fabulous treat that wouldn’t take a lot of time to make but would st ..read more

Ceviche with Horseradish Cream Sauce is bursting with color, loaded with fresh, healthy ingredients and is perfect for Passover.  I got all mine at Mariano’s! You can use fresh Sea Bass or tilapia for this recipe – just get the freshest and best fish you can.  It does make a difference! Ceviche with Horseradish sauce is a great remedy for the “I’ve had too much gefilte fish” blues! Ceviche with Horseradish Cream This post is sponsored by Mariano’s.  You can get great Kosher for Passover products at Mariano’s, including fresh & grilled fish and meat, and everything you need ..read more

Apple Matzo Brie Waffles with Caramelized Apple Topping are the perfect twist on a Passover classic. Traditional Matzo Brie is transformed into a breakfast treat, stuffed with apples and topped with more caramelized apples. Passover breakfast just became something to look forward to!! And don’t forget…these glorious Apple Matzo Brie Waffles are gluten free too! Apple Matzo Brie Waffles Every year Jews around the world try to come up with uses for the matzo/matzah that is left over from the Passover Seder.  There’s also a need to feed our ravenous families (they always seem to be hungrie ..read more

With Passover approaching, and the “Kibbeh Monster” coming IH for the whole holiday, I knew I had to come up with a Kosher for Passover version that doesn’t have kitniyot – a.k.a. rice and certain spices.  After doing some research I came up with a recipe that surprised us by how good it was.  The new Quinoa Kibbeh actually rivaled the OG Kibbeh. Quinoa Kibbeh – Kosher for Passover (and year round)! I recently posted a recipe for Pumkin Soup and Kibbeh and it was a huge hit with my family.  My grandson loved the kibbeh so much that we started calling him a “Kibbeh Mo ..read more