It's been a while since I've had friends over for dinner. Sure, while I was holed up recovering from Chef Race on Martha's Vineyard I helped my parents entertain some friends. But my little studio in Chelsea has not seen a lot of love lately. And my ... Continue Reading about Roasted Potato and Green Bean Salad with Almond-Chive Pesto
Passover
Putting together your seder table is one of the only times it actually pays to be gluten-free! I have tons of unleavened favorites for you to serve your family and enjoy all week long. This collection of Passover recipes is sure to delight!
For the celebration, this passover brisket recipe has been in my family for generations and is truly the best. For the non-red meat eaters this harissa sheet pan salmon is a stunner and super easy, as is kalamata olive chicken. You’ll also find lots of gluten-free desserts that fit the bit, including these flourless peanut butter cookies which are always a winner!
Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille
Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille This can be executed on an indoor grill pan, but it will take forever. If that’s all you have at your disposal, save yourself the trouble, and just make regular ratatouille! Additional instructions on grilling ... Continue Reading about Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille
Lemon Mousse Recipe with Strawberries and Basil
Basil Simple Syrup ½ cup sugar½ cup water½ cup fresh basil leaves Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar dissolves, less than a minute. Turn off heat and add the basil. Stir to ... Continue Reading about Lemon Mousse Recipe with Strawberries and Basil
Holly’s Chocolate Chip Macaroons
Holly’s Chocolate Chip Macaroons Despite Holly’s joke about giving away her ancient Chinese (Jewish) secret, this recipe is literally as simple as opening a can, cutting open two bags, and mixing the ingredients together. So my style of ... Continue Reading about Holly’s Chocolate Chip Macaroons
Lemony Tarragon Chicken Salad
Lemony Tarragon Chicken Salad 1 lb roasted chicken breasts (about two, skin-on and bone-in)2 tbsp Dijon mustard1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon3 tbsp lemon juice2 tbsp olive oil¼ cup mayonnaise10 chives (snipped with a scissor)white ... Continue Reading about Lemony Tarragon Chicken Salad
Not-Your-Grandma’s Brisket
Not-Your-Grandma’s Brisket I'm not trying to pass any judgement on your grandmother's cooking. For all I know, her brisket is one of Jewish legend. But this one just might beat it. The key to this recipe - which hits all the right notes of ... Continue Reading about Not-Your-Grandma’s Brisket
Spiced Semi-Sweet Potato Mash with Caramelized Onions
Spiced Semi-Sweet Potato Mash with Caramelized Onions 2 lbs Yukon potatoes2 lbs sweet potatoes4 large sweet Vidalia onions (thinly sliced)½ tsp cumin¼ tsp paprika¼ tsp chili powder¼ tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)saltChicken ... Continue Reading about Spiced Semi-Sweet Potato Mash with Caramelized Onions
Israeli Salad
Israeli Salad 2 tomatoes (cored, seeded, and diced)1 seedless cucumber (diced)2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. ... Continue Reading about Israeli Salad
Gluten-Free Baked Falafel with Tahini Aioli
Tahini Aioli ¼ cup tahini¼ cup mayonnaiseJuice of 1 lemon1 garlic clove¼ teaspoon salt¼ cup water Combine all ingredients in a small food processor and blend until smooth. Aioli will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Baked Falafel with Tahini Aioli
Smoked Salmon Scramble
Smoked Salmon Scramble I don’t love the texture of smoked salmon once it is added to a pan and cooked—it somehow loses the delicate cured quality, and becomes more like regular old cooked salmon. BUT, I do love the combination with any type of ... Continue Reading about Smoked Salmon Scramble