MeatLoaf – The Quintessential Comfort Food

Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food. Inexpensive and easy to make,  a well seasoned meatloaf with that sweet-savory glaze, is one of my family’s favorite dinners. The leftovers also make great sandwiches, which is why, when I do make it, … Continue reading

Crab & Guacamole “Margaritas”

Well it is almost Cinco de Mayo and I know guacamole will be involved in most celebrations including mine and here’s a great way to jazz it up. We have stolen this holiday from Puebla, Mexico. It is only celebrated there, … Continue reading

Grilled Tequila Chicken

  Here is my obligatory Cinco de Mayo post, since the food bloggers’ union requires one. I posted guacamole last year and 9 layer dips are just ubiquitous so I don’t want to bother with that.     Tequila Grilled Chicken 1½ tsp cumin … Continue reading

Braised Beef Brisket

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Every year I have the pleasure along with my cousin of making the brisket for our family seder. Now this is no ordinary seder, because it includes the extended family and usually has around 90 people attending.  For those of … Continue reading

Passover Brunch Mushroom Brei

Brei, the Yiddish word for fried matzo, is a traditional Passover breakfast dish that, with the addition of wild mushrooms and caramelized onions transforms into the savory brunch dish, Mushroom Brei. It can easily become a dinner side dish, a … Continue reading