I love drinking coffee. I drink several cups a day. My favorite way to drink coffee is with a cookie or a slice of cake on the side. It adds a little bit of sweetness to my day. I used this recipe for inspiration but created my own twist on the cake. My recipe is […]
Something From Nothing Salad
I’m not much of a recipe follower. I like creating things on my own, especially when it comes to food. Some days, I just don’t feel like cooking so I throw together something from nothing. That’s what my mother always called it. Use what you have and hope it tastes good. Most of the time […]
The New York Bagel
Bagels are a part of my identity. For most of my life, I can’t remember going a week without eating a bagel, most of the time, several bagels. If you don’t know what a bagel is, it’s a bread-like dough that’s shaped in a circle with a hole in the middle. Then it’s boiled and […]
Pancakes
Every country has its own version of pancakes. In the US, pancakes are thick and served with butter and syrup. In the Netherlands, they are a bit thick and called pannenkoeken. In France, they are a little thinner than in the Netherlands and called crêpes. In those three examples, all of them are made from […]
Grenki: Russian Style French Toast
For as long as I can remember, grenki were a special part of Sunday mornings growing up. We’d always use the leftover challah from Shabbos to make grenki. Grenki are a Russian egg toast, kinda like French toast. Challah is the perfect type of bread for grenki because of how moist it is and how […]
Leftover Rice and Tuna Salad
I’ve said this before, and I’m going to say it again. You can always make something from the items in your fridge and pantry. I don’t believe that there’s nothing to make in the house when you’re missing ingredients. You just have to think a little harder. Create a dish from the ingredients that you […]
Chicken Spaghetti Salad
I always try to make use of whatever I have at home. Some days I’m like “omg I have no food in the house, what am I going to make for dinner?” Then I kind of think about it, look around, and try to create a dish with what I have. That way I don’t […]
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a delicious and easy snack. The best part about them is, you can make a lot of deviled eggs. They will last at least a week when refrigerated. My family always made them on the weekends and holidays. All the eggs were gone in a few short days. My boyfriend can eat […]
Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken
Whoever created the barbecue flavor was a genius, because it is so delicious. One of my favorite dishes growing up was oven-baked barbecue chicken wings. Meat and poultry were a rarity in my home growing up, so when we had meat or poultry, it was always a treat. Once a week, on Saturday, the holy […]
Challah
Ever since I could remember, my mother made 5 pounds of challah every Friday and before every holiday. She still makes 5 pounds or more every single Friday. It’s been my favorite type of bread my entire life. All of my siblings and I grew up helping her make challah. It’s a tradition. Challah is […]