Anyone up for celebrating… anything?! These deliciously moist vanilla cupcakes with incredibly decadent chocolate frosting are perfect for any occasion or of course, just because… Cupcakes are very simple to make and take so little time in the oven to bake– they’re easy to involve the kiddos, and so fun to lick the frosting off […]
Sesame Tigernut Cookies– chocolate chip!
In the world of Paleo, there are some fantastic alternative flours available! One example is Tigernut Flour, made from a root vegetable (not a nut!) called a tigernut. Tigernuts have high amounts of prebiotic fiber which means that they are healthy food for our microbiome! With a little other stuff mixed in, you can make […]
Get your cauliflower on with a Tabbouleh-style Cauliflower Salad!
I don’t know about you, but I love having a multi-colored mouthful of veggies in every bite! This tabbouleh-style cauliflower salad creates this beautiful colorful palate in every spoonful. I hope you enjoy this dish as much as I do. Print Recipe Tabbouleh-style (Israeli-style) Cauliflower Salad Servings Ingredients 1 head cauliflower riced (put florets […]
Sweet & Tart Orange-Cranberry Sauce
Thanksgiving is over and the winter holidays are on our tail– what better to accompany a holiday meal then deliciously tart & sweet Orange-Cranberry Sauce. Cranberries are actually something of a powerhouse for our body’s health. They are very high in antioxidants compared to other fruits and are also very low in sugar. They have been […]
Broccoli Rabe Pesto Pizza–great start to the fall season!
Fall is coming– we can all feel it in the occasional slight crispness in the air and the turning of colors on the edges of the leaves. It is, by far, my favorite season. I love pulling out my worn jeans and comfy sweaters and snuggling in with a good book and a mug of […]
Hanukkah is coming early this year!
As some of you know, I was raised at a young age in Israel. When we moved to the US, I was kindergarten age and spoke no English. As part of our efforts to assimilate to American, and more specifically, New England culture, my parents joined a conservative Jewish synagogue. In Israel, we were not […]
My birthday is coming…can you say “Double Layer Chocolate Cake with Decadent Chocolate Frosting”?!
It’s true– My birthday is on November 14th!!! Of course, it is a very special day for me– a day with family and friends celebrating being alive! There are many days in my life where, through the course of events of my day, I forget how privileged I am and how many blessings I have […]
Hearty & Nourishing Beef Stew
There’s a wonderful children’s book that I used to read to my kids when they were younger, called “That’s when I’m Happy“. It’s about a little bear and his parents and each page is devoted to his most happiest moments. As winter weather approaches, with my family cuddled on the couch with their favorite books, […]
Shepherd’s Pie
Since I was raised early on in Israel, I did not grow up on Shepherd’s pie. It originates from England and Ireland. Once I tasted it for the first time as an adult, I realized how much fun it could be in the kitchen. There are a million ways you can vary the recipe and […]
Looking for more pumpkin in your diet this season? Look no further…Pumpkin Muffins!
Pumpkin is a wonderful complement to many sweet and savory dishes. During this beautiful fall season, I tend to keep a container of pumpkin puree in my fridge and add a tablespoon of it to pancake batter or waffles or other varied treats through the day. One of my favorite sweet baked treats is pumpkin […]