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Gluten-free hamantaschen are quick and easy to make with little fussying. Whip up a double batch so you have some to eat and some to share with friends. Even those who can eat regular hamantaschen will enjoy the flaky, pastry texture of these gluten-free purim cookies. Hamantaschen are the traditional cookie served at Purim, which […]
Hummus dip is easy and inexpensive to make at home. When we visited Israel last fall I took a hummus making workshop at the Abraham hostel on Davidka Square in Jerusalem. (This is a must-d0 if you visit Jerusalem!) We made hummus dip from scratch with mashed “hommos” beans (what the Israeli’s call chick peas […]
DIY vanilla extract may be dear to make but it surpasses the flavor of store bought. Made with just two ingredients, the recipe can be completed in as little as 10 minutes. Vanilla extract is one of the easiest flavorings to make from scratch. It only needs two ingredients — vanilla beans and alcohol. Think […]
You can make these 5 easy kitchen staples from scratch for healthier alternatives to store bought. It doesn’t take much more time to make them from scratch and you’ll save money, while you gain peace of mind, knowing your family is eating a healthier option. I asked Annemarie, the author of Conquering Your Kitchen to […]
Unleavened bread recipe for your passover seder Mazto crackers and unleavened bread are easy to make at home. They can be prepared in just a few minutes — 18 minutes to be exact. Homemade unleavened bread tastes a thousand times better than commercial matzo, too. It has a fresh baked, savory taste and a crisp, […]
Roasted garlic is sweet, and complex, without the burning sensation of raw garlic. It is cooked at low temperatures that caramelize the sugars, naturally occurring in all alliums. This gives roasted garlic a complex, delicious, warmth, not found on the supermarket shelf. Top chefs know this and incorporate roasted garlic in sauces, soups, dips, vegetable […]
Baked Pears with Chocolate Winter pears retain their firmness even when cooked. Baking concentrates the sugars and creates a light, sweet dessert that’s worthy of the best dining venue, yet simple enough for weeknight meals. Just pop the baking dish in the oven, with the prepared pears, and the baked pears will be ready when […]
When you can tomatoes or make tomato sauce you blanch the whole tomatoes in boiling water for a few minutes, and then plunge them into cold water and slip the skins. It’s an easy job and there is a certain pleasure in slipping off the skins and plopping the ripe, red tomatoes into a stock […]
