Categotry Archives: Sides
Brussels sprouts
As a child I hated Brussels sprouts. They looked just like cabbage and whenever my mother cooked cabbage, the house smelled awful. Consequently, in my mind, if smells bad…it tastes bad. In the last few years I have discovered two recipes that take my thoughts on this vegetable to the delicious level. In fact, until my husband said, enough with the Brussels sprouts, I served them frequently. I now even make them for special occasions. Recipe #1 3 C Brussels […]
Chanukah, the Festival of Lights
Every year when Chanukah rolls around the excitement builds for a Jewish holiday that is traditionally celebrated with family. In Judaism, Chanukah is a holiday celebrating the re-dedication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in 164 BC, after its desecration three years earlier by order of Antiochus the IV. The Maccabees recaptured Jerusalem and re-consecrated the Temple after leading a successful revolt against Syrian rule. The lighting of the menorah recalls the story that a one-day supply of oil burned miraculously in the Temple […]
Rosh Hashanah Luncheon
So many things are a tradition in my Jewish faith and lunch after services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah is one of them. As the family grows, so do the numbers attending; and this year the table held twenty five. Friends are included too; and in-laws and friends alike, bring toys for all the children to play with. My family is a blended one, like many. The best part of that equation is that everyone gets along. In […]
Cool Summer Corn Salad and Family Fun
It is too hot this summer to be in the kitchen; so we all packed up and went to a local park for a really fun outing. We barbecued chicken and grilled corn and played on the swings. Some played volleyball and others just dangled their feet in the lake. We brought strawberry daiquiris and soda for the kids and it was truly a lazy, fun and memorable day. I had recently made this easy corn salad and knew […]
Praline Carrot Soufflé
Your guests will think its sweet potato…gosh; it looks like sweet potato… even tastes similar to sweet potato. Does “it is good for your eyes” ring a bell? No kidding, this recipe is indeed a winner. It covers all the basics: it is healthy; it is sweet; your guests will complement you, and visually, it has a great presentation. Recipe 2 C peeled cooked Carrots ½ stick butter or margarine 1 C sugar 1C milk or non dairy creamer 3 […]
Yellow and Green Squash Soufflé
Many of my friends ask me for suggestions for sides to go with their meals. Almost everyone has a squash recipe; but this one is a wee bit different from the older ones and can complement either a dinner meal or go with egg dishes for a brunch. My mother-in-law originally gave me the recipe thirty years ago and it was a favorite when I was in the catering business. Spinach works really well as a substitute for squash: just […]