Every time I think about going vegetarian, I crave Simply Roasted Chicken. While I love eating mostly vegetarian, I just can’t give up the bird.    Roasting your own chicken is cheaper than buying one. Most importantly, you can choose a chicken based on your wallet and ethics (generic, bulk, free range, organic, etc…)  and […]
Chunky Applesauce
 Chunky Applesauce is the little black dress of the culinary world.  Basic, versatile, a cooking “wardrobe” builder. Layer it with yogurt and berries for a breakfast parfait. Lighten baked goods by substituting applesauce for half the oil or butter in a recipe. Serve a side of applesauce with roast chicken, pork chops or grilled […]
Chocolate and Honey Cupcakes
Dark Chocolate meets sweet honey in these rich Chocolate and Honey Cupcakes. Honey features prominently during the Jewish Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (break of the fast), when we dip our apples in honey and serve honey cake to symbolize our hope for a sweet New Year. While I love the cinnamon and spice flavors of traditional Jewish honey cake, this […]
Apple Plum Crumble
Better than apple pie and easier to make if you shy away from pie crusts, put this Apple Plum Crumble on your list of favorite CAN DO desserts! Last weekend I brought this dessert to a friend’s house and the four of us finished off half the pan with ice cream after dinner. It was so […]