Tahini Banana Mug Cake
Ever NEED a little treat but don’t want, or have the time, to make a cake or a batch of cookies? This mini, super-quick dessert is the perfect go-to for exactly those sweet-tooth moments. The beauty of a “mug cake”…
Breakfast/Brunch and Breads
No-Bake Salted Tahini Fudge Trail Bars
Did you know that I am tahini obsessed? Well I am, and I also love halvah. These bars give you all the halvah feels without the sugar. While the winter is still in full swing and many of us are…
Caramelized Banana with Pistachio Brown Butter Granola, Labneh and Tahini
There is nothing more comforting than a piping hot caramelized banana with crispy burnt sugar edges. This simple recipe is perfect as a decadent breakfast or delicious dessert. I have written this recipe for a generous one-person serving…
Apple Pie Tahini Oats with Chia and Walnuts
The other day it went form Summer to Fall overnight and I was not happy. Don’t get me wrong – I love all the seasons. Obviously I crave Summer weather and can’t get enough of that heat. And in the…
Cheaters Tomato Ricotta Tart
This recipe really shows off the bounty of summer tomatoes. I am guilty of being a perpetual over-buyer of perfectly ripe tomatoes. I also feel the need to invite people over for drinks, apps and dinner on the fly, sometimes…
Peach, Tomato and Ricotta Crostini
This combination of creamy ricotta cheese, sweet peaches and tangy tomatoes is perfection! I use a delicious artisanal sourdough bread, oil it and lightly grill it. It’s a delicious summer appetizer or a light lunch or even breakfast! And feel…
Cinnamon Pull-Apart Monkey Bread
I’ve been getting a lot of requests lately for this recipe specifically. It is a derivative of my Fast and Easy Cinnamon Buns. For those, I roll the dough out on the counter, fill it with the cinnamon pecan filling,…
Babka Bread Pudding
Babka and Bread Pudding, two of the worlds best foods have finally met. A marriage made in heaven. Don’t depair, when you’ve eaten all you can and you still have leftover (lol, as if), you can repurpose your babka into…
Potato, Chard Spanish Tortilla
I often get asked what makes a great recipe. Can we discuss? If you’re like most people, you go on-line, read books and beg, borrow and steal recipes from friends and family. Have you ever made a recipe from some unreliable source…
High Protein Apple Muffin
I love muffins but most often they are cakes dressed up to make you think that they are healthy, when really they are full of bad fats and bad sugars. No, not these babies. These muffins are a fabulous breakfast, snack…
Beetroot Gravlax
Gravlax is one of the most simple recipes to make, you only need a few ingredients, minimal prep time and a couple of days in the fridge. Making Beetroot gravlax only adds one more ingredient to the list and one…
The Perfect Challah Bread
I love to cook traditional Jewish food. It brings me back to my roots and reminds me of all the amazing women in my family. I come from a huge family, and we all love to cook, eat, and be together. Making challah…