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 […]
Yummy Stuffed Peppers and Squash
Yummy Stuffed Peppers and Squash is also called Yemesta (gemeesta) which is Greek for stuffed vegetables. But I just call them yummy. August is the right month to fill brightly colored bell peppers, zucchini and yellow squash with a fresh filling of rice, cheese and vegetables. For a meatier Yemesta, add in one pound of either browned […]
Easy Drop Scones
These foolproof, Easy Drop Scones are a reader favorite and will soon become your favorite too! Welcome to my blog and thanks for reading! I took a few weeks off this summer to spend time with my family. Â Now I am back to share stories, recipes, techniques and tips. I write the kind of blog […]
Oven Smoked Brisket
Oven Smoked Brisket is the Best. Brisket. Ever. Brisket takes time to prepare, but it’s worth it. With a little advance planning, you can treat your family and friends to this delicious, slow cooked beef. Start with untrimmed brisket (it’s less expensive!) and trim the fat yourself.  Cut the brisket in half and trim the fat […]