Fresh, Crisp, Spicy and Full of Life Lets be honest, you had me at kimchi. And who doesn’t’ love a good vegetable salad in the springtime? They are bright and garden-fresh at its peak! Add some pickling flavor and now it’s a party. I personally like eating food in its raw state with…
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Sweet Potato Pancakes With A Cinnamon Maple Cream and Crispy Pancetta
Pancakes with maple syrup for dinner? Why not?! But wait, there is a twist. Potato pancakes, or latkes, are a staple for most Jewish holiday menus and typically use Idaho or baking potatoes….but not this recipe. This one uses sweet potatoes to give it a fall-ish feel and to give you another creative…
Harvest Salad with Prickly Pear Vinaigrette
After summer vacations and back to school are behind us, I look ahead to everything fall. Some of my favorite things about the colorful fall season are warm pumpkin spice, the smell of the cooler temps, college football, scarves and boots coming out of the back of the closet and fires in the…
Grilled Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad
Food seems to just taste better when it is cooked over an open flame, and grilled corn is one of them. There are a few different ways you can grill corn, including straight on the grill, wrapped in foil or still in the husk. Although naked on the grill tends to be drier…
Carrot Soufflé with Matzo Maple Pecan Crumble
This side dish is light and fluffy in texture and almost dessert-like with its creamy filling and sweat crunchy topping. It would be perfect to serve at a Passover dinner with a lamb roast entree to balance out the sweet and savory flavors.
BLT Caesar Salad with Garlic Croissant Croutons
This might be the best caesar salad you will ever taste! Smoky, sweet and savory flavors that will give your taste buds a run for their money. The croissant croutons added a completely different element than what you might expect from your typical croutons. Trust me, you will want to add more on…
Roasted Tomatoes with Smoked Olive Oil, Thyme and Garlic
Your guests will not be expecting the smoky flavor from the olive oil that makes this dish unique. These tomatoes are great as a side dish, served on top of grilled chicken, fish or on salad greens with aged parmesan and fresh basil.
Bacon, Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Hash
Those of you that enjoy a more savory breakfast, this is the perfect dish for you. It was surprisingly lighter than I expected, due to the delicious swiss chard. Usually when I eat sweet potato the dish seems heartier, but I didn’t get that feeling from this recipe. It also had a bit…
