As Passover continues, we’re embracing the traditional restriction of not eating leavened bread with a modern twist – our Gluten-Free Matzah Meal Chicken Milanese is Passover Perfection. My chicken Milanese is a family favorite. No need to suffer, just adapt with a little creativity. Join us as we explore the delicious world of adaptive Passover cooking and share our flavorful twist on this beloved Italian favorite. Jump to Recipe Adapting to Passover Traditions: Passover comes with a number of dietary restrictions, including the avoidance of leavened bread. With the use of matzah meal – a sta ..read more

Step into a world of cozy comfort and wholesome goodness with our Ultimate Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie – a wholesome twist on a classic. This beloved classic gets a modern makeover with the use of gluten-free flour, making it accessible to those with dietary restrictions without compromising on flavor or texture. Join us as we explore the updated spin of this timeless dish and delve into the health benefits of choosing gluten-free alternatives. Jump to Recipe Embracing Gluten-Free Flour: Traditionally, chicken pot pie is made with all purpose flour to create the roux. Our version used gluten-f ..read more

My Savory Spinach Kugel is a flavorful twist on a traditional favorite.  As I previously wrote in my post on VEGETABLE KUGEL, I took advantage of my own FRIDAY FIVE – PASSOVER ADDITION.  How about that? Just proves that I appreciate all the amazing posts and recipes being created by my fellow food bloggers. I hope this Spinach Kugel is another recipe for you to try.  I did.  I really liked it. Spinach Kugel INGREDIENTS (adapated from Cuisenos): 20 oz. chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained as much as possible 1/2 large white or yellow onion, chopped 1 tbsp canola ..read more

My Ultimate Two-Layered Potato Bake can be best described as sweet and russet potato delight!. I made these for the festive Seder meal and they were a real winner. If you want to impress your guests, add this recipe to your repertoire. Post Writing I sit here writing this post while on my way back from Santa Fe.  We had a marvelous time with family and taking in some of the best scenery anywhere in the Country.  More on that in another post.  What I think is that sometimes, technology is so amazing.  I am sitting on a plane seat in very cramp quarters.  Yet I am still ..read more

My Savory Albóndigas Meatballs with Spanish Rice is a flavor explosion. Prepare your taste buds for a culinary adventure with our twist on how these Albóndigas Meatballs are served. Join us as we delve into the origins of Albóndigas and share the secrets behind our super flavorful recipe. Jump to Recipe A History Lesson: Origins of Albóndigas Albóndigas, Spanish for “meatballs,” have a rich and storied history that spans centuries and continents. Originating in Spain, these savory bites were brought to the New World by Spanish explorers and settlers, where they were embraced and adapted by cul ..read more

As Passover approaches, we’re embracing tradition with a modern twist – our Scallion Potato Pancakes with Matzah Meal will be your new Flavorful Tradition. Crisp, golden, and bursting with savory goodness, these pancakes are a delicious addition to any Passover table. Join us as we celebrate the rich culinary heritage of this special holiday and share the joy of homemade cooking with family and friends. Jump to Recipe Embracing Passover Traditions: Passover is a time for reflection, celebration, and the sharing of meaningful traditions. One such tradition is the consumption of unleavened bread ..read more

Do you ever go through the grocery store and by on impulse?  Who doesn’t. My Quick and Flavorful Mole Chicken Recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner solution! This is a good example of my impetuousness.  This off the shelf product delivers on the deep, rich flavor of a mole that you took all day to develop. Jump to Recipe Working through your Pantry I love to go down the ethnic aisles of the various grocery stores I go to.  Then, invariably, I see something on a shelf that I think would be great to try.  Well if you are like me, your pantry gets filled with all these items lo ..read more

Unleashing Flavor: Vesuvio Potatoes Explode with Italian-Inspired Delight!  I wrote this post for these Vesuvio Potatoes many years ago.  It remains an audience favorite and actually is a very highly searched recipe.  How can something so simple draw so much attention.  INSPIRATION These potatoes were part of my SALMON VESUVIO recipe.  The potatoes were made separate from the salmon.  The potatoes were first charred in a skillet to get good browning.  The potatoes were also softened in stock and flavored with lots of garlic to get them fork tender. Vesuv ..read more

My Savory Albóndigas Meatballs with Spanish Rice is a flavor explosion. Prepare your taste buds for a culinary adventure with our twist on how these Albóndigas Meatballs are served. Join us as we delve into the origins of Albóndigas and share the secrets behind our super flavorful recipe. Jump to Recipe A History Lesson: Origins of Albóndigas Albóndigas, Spanish for “meatballs,” have a rich and storied history that spans centuries and continents. Originating in Spain, these savory bites were brought to the New World by Spanish explorers and settlers, where they were embraced and adapted by cul ..read more

As Passover approaches, we’re embracing tradition with a modern twist – our Scallion Potato Pancakes with Matzah Meal. Crisp, golden, and bursting with savory goodness, these pancakes are a delicious addition to any Passover table. Join us as we celebrate the rich culinary heritage of this special holiday and share the joy of homemade cooking with family and friends. Jump to Recipe Embracing Passover Traditions: Passover is a time for reflection, celebration, and the sharing of meaningful traditions. One such tradition is the consumption of unleavened bread, symbolizing the haste with which th ..read more