Black Cherry Jammers
I was so happy when she said yes and wrote this post for my blog. Introducing, Yael, the woman who thought me almost everything I know about baking! When Shelly asked me to be a guest at her blog, I…
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cocoa Nibs
The combination of dark chocolate and coco nibs reminds me of Stuttgart airport. What was I doing in Stuttgart airport? I had a one hour layover that turned into 5 on my way from San Tropez to Mallorca. I was…
moroccan spicy carrot salad
This cooked salad is just one of many cooked salads that Moroccan Jews make and serve like tapas at Shabbat dinner. The are not really salads but I don’t know why we call them salads. There is a cooked tomato and pepper…
Harissa
Harissa is a Moroccan spicy condiment made with red chile peppers and small hot chili peppers and spices. We eat harissa with braised dishes, sandwiches, soups, salads, couscous, omelets, etc. My husband likes to mix it with ketchup and dip…
Simple Granola
Store bought granolas are too sweet for me. Also why to buy granola when you can make it chic-chak ,quickly (baking though takes 40 minutes, so you know) and add any fruit or nuts you like.
Black Bean Soup + Green Basmati Rice
I just finished a delicious and nutritious lunch that I couldn’t wait to share with you. But before I do I would like to thank you for supporting my blog. It feels good getting your feedback, so please continue to…
Banana Bread
Leo: Mommy, we’re bored! Mommy: How can you be bored when you have a friend over?
White Bean & Tomato Soup
All the women in my family make this soup and we all make it slightly different. For example my grandmother used to make this soup with a beef shank, which makes it more like a stew; My aunts Shuli and Sara add to…
moroccan donuts – sfinj
Chanukah is the holiday of lights, miracles, and donuts! Every year, for Chanukah, I make the classic jelly donuts – “sufganiyot” in Hebrew – but this year, I decided to go back to my roots. For the first time in…
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Leo and Alex never refuse to help when I offer to make something sweet. So here they are making chocolate chip cookies. All on their own! Leo reads the directions, while Alex wildly and clumsily beats the batter, and I…
Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika
It’s one of those dishes that never makes it to the dining table. As soon as it comes out of the oven, the boys start to nibble on it. It’s crunchy, slightly sweet, smokey and addictive.
Cabbage Salad with Pumpkin Seeds
Me: Why do you like this salad very much? Leo: Because I like super-mega-crunchy vegetables. Alex: Because it’s good and it has a nice color.