Every year about this time, the great debate starts about exactly how you should boil an egg. There seems to be divided opinions on this subject, and I have to admit my favorite resource is my grandmother, who I call almost every time I boil one. This year, after reading a very confident discourse by another foodie (who was not at all consistent with what grandma does), I ...
Appetizers and Dips
Lucky Irish Eggs
When I first saw Scotch eggs on the menu of an Irish pub a few years ago, I'll be honest, the description both fascinated and horrified me. This rich dish is traditionally made by surrounding a hard boiled egg with sausage and breading then deep frying it. Though the traditional recipe has many enthusiasts, I came up with this baked, greener, option that I’m calling Irish ...
Happy Hanukkah- Sweet Potato Latkes
The most popular ingredient for latkes is grated potato but they can be made using many combinations of vegetables: white potato, sweet potato, onion, zucchini, garlic, legumes, cheese, flour, matzo, and egg. Latkes are often served with apple sauce or sour cream. I enjoy serving this sweet potato variation with a cinnamon apple sauce. [edamam-recipe-recipe:60] ...
Happy Hanukkah- Rosemary and Garlic Chive Latkes
I enjoy learning about the holiday traditions of other cultures, especially when they involve food. Latkes are the traditional food of Hanukkah. The oil they are fried in is symbolic of the oil that was used during the celebration of the Macabeeʼs victory in reclaiming the Temple after it was desecrated by the Romans. Tradition states that although they had enough olive oil ...
Caprese Salad- Tomato and Basil Celebration
I love it that we have such an extended growing season here in Florida. Though many gardens are no longer abundant with basil, our local community garden is so I thought I would make this simple salad over the holidays. If you don't have basil growing in your area, you can usually find it fresh at your local farmer's market or grocery store. Once you get the hang of ...