Have you tried the Trader Joe’s or shall I say Trader Jaques Shells with Brie and Asparagus? The pre-made dish can be found in the frozen section displayed in a country style ramekin with a handle and boasting that it is “sinfully rich and worth every bite.” To be honest, I found it to be…
A staple of the Middle East, dates have many values, much of which is health benefits. Dates provide a wide range of essential nutrients, and are a very good source of dietary potassium. It’s important to remember that the sugar content of ripe dates is about 80%, so when I use dates in a recipe…
It’s back to school time and as the house will soon go quiet during the days, peanut butter and jelly are probably on the minds of most mothers. Ahh…those sandwiches that you will have to start making again every day. When it becomes a bit tiresome and you might try a turkey sandwich instead, give…
Summer time is when we eat lighter and seafood becomes a larger part of our summer meals. This summer, I’m making a commitment to cooking more fish. I’m not a big fish eater, but I do enjoy salmon when cooked well. I prefer my salmon smoked and on bagels, but if I encounter an interesting…
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are not just a treat for Christmas, but a delight all year round. Many of us like to gift these delicious cookies during the holidays mainly because they are easy to make and have a little extra touch with the art of our own thumbprints. However, I love these cookies any day…
Things are heating up, the 4th of July sets off a stream of BBQ parties and lots of frolicking in the sun. The pitter patter of children cooling themselves in sprinklers and swimming pools makes me nostalgic for snow cones. Do you remember the times when men pushed their snow cone carts around boardwalks and…
The summer is BBQ time. We love to throw steaks on the grill, sometimes hamburgers and hot dogs, and on some occasions we can grill chicken and salmon. How about getting a little creative and we spice it up a bit. Even if we can’t get enough steak during BBQ season, I don’t think Kebab…
When most Americans think about the 4th of July they congruently think about BBQ’s. What about dessert? I think Cherry Pie is the vintage American treat. Traditionally eaten in midsummer with the harvest of cherries in North America, the culture of Cherry Pie perfectly coincides with America’s Independence Day on July 4th. With that comes…