Author Archives: Jennifer

Sesame Oil French Bread (with a bread maker)

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Jennifer

Sorry, another bread recipe. Dough made in the bread machine, the rest in the oven. This is so delicious! Here’s what you need: 1.5 cups room temperature water 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon white sugar 1.5 teaspoons salt 3 … Continue reading →

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Banana Sandwich Bread – In the Bread Maker/Machine

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Jennifer

Recently, I thought making bread would be fun. The first recipe I tried, a no-knead focaccia, turned out great. The second, a maple buttermilk loaf, was a heavy, gummy mess that went straight from the oven to the trash can. … Continue reading →

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Spanakopita Pie (with or without lamb)

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Jennifer

Thanks to Costco, I had 2.5 pounds of spinach, and two 16-ounce blocks of feta in my fridge. And all I could think was SPANAKOPITA. But really, who has the time to layer phyllo dough? Instead, I came up with … Continue reading →

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Oven-Roasted Tomato and Feta Pasta

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Jennifer

I came across this recipe in a roundabout way, even though it took most of the rest of the world by storm. On a quarterly basis, the CEO of our company holds an update meeting. At the end, he and … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Leek Rice

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Jennifer

Recipe adapted from Taste. Here’s what you need: 3-4 large leeks 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/4 cup paella rice, or, risotto rice (aka Arborio) 1/2 cup white wine 4 cups broth or stock 1/4 cup chopped … Continue reading →

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The Best Pesto

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Jennifer

When I saw basil at Trader Joe’s, I grabbed two packages knowing I could make some pesto. I found this recipe on Food52, and agree, it is the best pesto recipe. Here’s what you need: 10 tablespoons good olive oil, … Continue reading →

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French Onion Beef Soup with Vietnamese Aromatics and Noodles

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Jennifer

I didn’t want to like the results of this recipe because it required a fair amount of work. But, it yielded a lot of soup, and it was so tasty, that I decided I had to like it. Adapted from … Continue reading →

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Baked Manicotti

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Jennifer

This was my post-Passover feast. I really couldn’t stop eating it. So simple but so delicious. Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated. Here’s what you need: For the tomato sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 garlic cloves, minced or crushed Two 28-oz … Continue reading →

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Roasted Miso Eggplant (aka Dengaku)

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Jennifer

I bought three eggplants last week, and everytime I looked at them, I thought about this amazing roasted eggplant with a thick, miso sauce I ate with my uncle at least 20 years ago. I slightly altered the miso sauce … Continue reading →

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Apple Cake that is sweet yet spicy, zesty yet bland, tart yet un-tart

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Jennifer

Last Rosh Hashanah, Simon’s NY cousins sent him this great chapter book called “Once Upon An Apple Cake: A Rosh Hashanah Story.” It’s about a 10-year old girl trying to figure out the secret ingredient in her Zadie’s famous Rosh … Continue reading →

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