Christmas Archives

Spicy Teriyaki Broiled Chicken Thighs

Simple and flavorful chicken thighs marinated in Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki, then baked and broiled for a caramelized, grill-like finish. Oven to table in 25 minutes.

Garlicky Kale Parmesan and Panko Salad

This irresistible kale salad is always a favorite with family and friends. Topped with a creamy, zesty garlic dressing and toasted panko breadcrumbs, every mouthfulRead More

Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits

These easy, luscious Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits combine layers of sweetened cherries, dark chocolate cheesecake filling, cookie crumbles, and freshly whipped cream for aRead More

Spicy Roasted Carrots and Fennel

If you’re looking for a unique and flavorful vegan side dish, these Spicy Roasted Carrots and Fennel should fit the bill nicely. I love usingRead More

Eggnog Gingerbread Kugel

Eggnog Gingerbread Kugel – Jewish Noodle Casserole Made with Eggnog, Holiday Spices and a Gingersnap Crumble Topping Eggnog, holiday spices, and a gingerbread-style topping giveRead More

Garlic Knots

Garlic Knots – Yeast-Risen Rolls with a Buttery, Garlic Herb Topping. Nostalgic, Family-Inspired Recipe. _ My friend Kelly Jaggers is back with another wonderful recipe and this timeRead More

Savory Grass Fed Pot Roast

Savory Grass Fed Pot Roast – Easy, Flavorful Recipe for Grass Fed Pot Roast with Turmeric, Onions, Garlic & Spices As a Southern California resident, latelyRead More

Date Cookies

Date Cookies – Butter cookies with gooey dates and toasted pecans. Time-Tested Family Recipe. My friend Kelly Jaggers is back with another delicious family recipe! These cookiesRead More

Curry Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Curry Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Easy, Healthy, Crave-Worthy Vegan Side Dish Spiced with Curry Powder, Cinnamon and Salt. Sometimes you have to be grateful forRead More

Green Bean Mushroom Sauté with Spiced Plum Sauce

Green Bean Mushroom Sauté with Spiced Plum Sauce – Asian-Inspired Sweet and Spicy Side Dish Recipe I think this may be the longest I’ve everRead More

Veggnog

Recipe for Veggnog – Easy Vegan “Eggnog” with no animal products. Scrumptious, light and healthy holiday drink with a rich, creamy flavor. #Holidays I consideredRead More

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Healthy roasted yams with sweet Maui onions, rosemary and spicy chili pepper flakes. Sweet potatoes have roots (pun intended) inRead More

Stuffed Figs with Goat Cheese

Stuffed Figs with Goat Cheese – Recipe for Roasted Sweet Figs with Tangy Goat Cheese and Date Honey I love autumn for many reasons. TheRead More

Rosemary Roasted Chicken & Potatoes

A few weeks ago, my stepdaughter brought her Jewish Studies class to our home for a Shabbat dinner celebration. The gathering was organized by herRead More

Maple Custard & Orange Sauce – Cooking Club 1905

Over the past few years I’ve been collecting a vintage, pamphlet-style magazine called Cooking Club: The Practical Cooking Magazine. Now that I have an issueRead More

American Cakes – Monkey Bread

The term monkey bread, initially referring to a loaf formed from pieces of yeast dough dipped into butter, seems to have emerged or was atRead More

Roast Duck with Rum

On my recent trip to Caravan Book Store I came across Through Europe with a Jug of Wine, a cookbook written by Morrison Wood publishedRead More

The History of Gingerbread & a Recipe for Gingerbread Cookies

Run, run, fast as you can, You can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man! ~ The Gingerbread Man, a fairy tale No confection symbolizes theRead More

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Molasses

There may be no vegetable that is as polarizing as Brussels sprouts. Those who like them love them, while those who don’t seem to loatheRead More

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash – Easy, healthy, delicious vegan recipe for fall. Includes link to a detailed tutorial on how to peel and seedRead More

Swedish Lamb Stew with Pears

As somebody with Swedish ancestry, I’ve increasingly found myself intrigued by Swedish history and cooking. While vintage shopping I was thrilled to stumble across TheRead More

Rum Raisin Cranberry Kugel

You can never have too many kugel recipes. I love the seasonal flavor of this sweet and grown-up Rum Raisin Cranberry Kugel. The rum ideaRead More