The most important person in my life on earth is my husband Reggie. He motivates me in so many different ways…including inspiring my cooking. Our 11th wedding anniversary is on June 15, 2013…
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About this time of year in 2010, I was embarking on a huge adventure. I was making my first wedding cake for my cousin Hannah and her lovely groom, Eddie. Us both being foodies,…
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Because my family had a very loving relationship with food, many of my first memories involve being in a kitchen. At an early age I quickly learned that dessert was my absolute favorite thing–…
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In honor of Hanukkah, I asked my Mom to share her amazing recipe for Matzo Brie with the Cookbook Create community. It’s not technically a Hanukkah dish, but it became such a hit in…
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Keeping the Thanksgiving meal as traditional as possible is very important to me. I mentioned in my other “#MeatlessMonday” post that this year I am going to try to incorporate one or two new…
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#meatlessmonday Holidays Recipes#MeatlessMonday, Thanksgiving Edition: Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
If there is one word in my mind that is synonymous with Thanksgiving, it’s tradition. Being a creature of habit, the idea of not having the same exact menu I grew up with seemed…
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Ready to try having a family Thanksgiving without a turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed or sweet potatoes, corn, or green beans? Forget about the lovely apple, pecan, or pumpkin pies. Every family’s version of…
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Making arepas is an inexpensive way to put a quick yet filling sandwich together for yourself and your family, and it has now become a worldwide recipe and culinary sensation. This South American favorite,…
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Rosh Hashanah Food Traditions The Leek omlette, Swiss Chard omlette, Black-eyed peas, and Dates have two interpretations. First, all are eaten as foods that relate to the words they represent. For example, leeks are called Karsi, which…