bread pudding – Dairy-Free
Bread pudding is like a cake. It’s not something I would eat for breakfast on a weekly or monthly basis. I only make it when I have leftover challah from Shabbat. Last Sunday my husband used a third of the…
Fig & Lemongrass Jam
After almost three endless months of never-ending summer vacation, Leo finally started school, a new charter school. Frankly, Z and I were excited about it but he wasn’t. He wanted to be excited, but, instead, he was very nervous. I don’t blame…
Blackberry Muffins with Chia seeds
I was debating all morning… Should I tidy the house, or work? Should I go to Nordstrom to buy shoes, or stay at home to work? Should we move to a bigger house, or stay in our little, cozy home? Should I…
5 nutritious Breakfast
I know that Honey Nut Cheerios is easier but do you really want your kids or yourself to start the day with unnatural, full of sugar breakfast? With these light, nutritious breakfasts, you’ll definitely have a good, healthy day. They require very little effort and some willingness.
Shakshuka
My cousin Diane is married to Avi, who is from Jerusalem and is an excellent cook. Avi makes the best shakshuka. Last month, when we were visiting in Israel, we stayed with them and he made shakshuka for breakfast. I already published a quick recipe…
almond lemon Cake
Eema (me): “Alex, this is delicious, are you sure you don’t want to be a pastry chef when you grow up?” Alex: “What is a pastry chef?” Eema: “A pastry chef is someone who makes cakes and cookies for a…
Almond & Asian Pear Cake
Two years ago I accepted the fact that my body and dairy don’t get along so I gave it up, almost completely. Occasionally, usually when I travel, I cheat and eat (and regret) a good cheese or buttery pastry. Since most of the…
Moroccan anise biscuits (Reifat)
Alex: what are you making mommy?Me: I’m making Moroccan anise cookies.Alex: can you make American cookies?Me: no, I’m craving mama’s cookies.Oh mama mama, I miss you. Mama is my maternal grandmother. She used to them on a weekly basis and we…
Quick Kale Shakshuka
I don’t like the word superfood because I don’t like it but I will use it now, kale is a super food. It’s highly concentrated in nutrient. No wonder it attracts those stubborn aphids that won’t let go of the…
potato & sweet potato frittata
El-machamer is the Jewish Moroccan (Sephardic) version of Tortilla Española or frittata. My mother’s recipe doesn’t really have sweet potatoes or spinach, but then she never makes this dish for a main course like I often do.
Banana Bread
Leo: Mommy, we’re bored! Mommy: How can you be bored when you have a friend over?