Borscht… or Borshch… or Holodnik

Borscht… or Borshch… or Holodnik

I was recently asked about my favorite cool treat for summer. It’s borscht. Or borschch. Or maybe I’ll just get specific and call it holodnik. And guess what? I’m going to show pity on you, the hopeful cook, and put the recipe right up front. Yes,...
Spinach Pesto Hummus!

Spinach Pesto Hummus!

Have you had your hummus today? The word “hummus” comes from the Arabic meaning “chickpeas”. It’s made the rounds around the Middle East, taking on different flavors in different countries, but the basic recipe includes chickpeas, tahini...
Avocado Banana Muffins!

Avocado Banana Muffins!

The delicious and nutritious avocado. Is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable? Or is it an oil? The answer is- YES! Avocados grow on trees and have a seed inside (the pit), so biologically they are a fruit. We use them in vegetable salads and they have a more earthy taste...
Delicious Yogurt Berry Tart

Delicious Yogurt Berry Tart

I love yogurt. I love pie. And I love breakfast. My search for a good dairy free yogurt wasn’t very fruitful- they all seemed the wrong texture, the wrong flavor, or the wrong nutritional profile. You can see below how much my little toddlers loved yogurt (this...
Honey Cake (made with zucchini!)

Honey Cake (made with zucchini!)

Honey Cake is a traditional dessert (or breakfast, nosh, snack) for the Jewish High Holidays, specifically Rosh Hashanah. Honey cake, also known as lekach, is eaten in hopes that the new year will be filled with sweetness. Most traditional honey cake recipes contain...
Popeye Muffins!

Popeye Muffins!

I love spinach. I love the taste of spinach. I love it raw with strawberries and apple cider vinaigrette. I love it sautéed with feta and cherry tomatoes. I love it on my pizza. I love the savory flavor and the mouthfeel. I love how cheap it is and how easy it is to...