Secret Recipe Club: Spiced Apple Bread
Yay! It’s my favorite day of the month, I get to reveal my Secret Recipe Club assignment for November. I’m honored to be a part of this diverse international group of food bloggers. In case you...
View ArticlePeppermint Holiday Treats
So many lists. It’s overwhelming how many people in my life are worthy of acknowledgement at the end of the year. And, it’s even more daunting to think of the costs involved, if I were to buy each and...
View ArticleChocolate Haystacks
The holidays are here. That means lots of holiday parties and holiday gifts to give out. Why not make something homemade? Nothing is easier than a recipe that clearly states “no bake.” Chocolate...
View ArticleChristmas Viennese Crescent Cookies
Every year on December 25th we celebrate Jewish Christmas. We relax at home, go to the movies, and then eat Chinese food. This year unfortunately we’ll be traveling on Christmas day. Since we’ll...
View ArticleMomofuku Corn Cookies
photo courtesy of The Crepes of Wrath The cold weather plus 2 weeks of winter vacation has inspired me to bake. I love basking in the warmth from a kitchen full of the sweet smells and heat wafting...
View ArticleChocolate Cake Truffles
I’m not sure if it’s the cold weather or the fact that I have A LOT of idle time with my kids this winter vacation week but, we’ve loved making “No Bake” sweets in the kitchen. Don’t get me wrong,...
View ArticleLemon Buttermilk Cake
Sitting by the fire over winter break last week, I had a sudden craving for a thick slice of Mom’s Blueberry Brunch Cake. It’s deceptively light and tasty and can be served at all hours of the day....
View ArticleSour Cream Bundt Cake
The other day I had a hankering for Mom’s Sour Cream Bundt Cake. I’m not exactly sure why; I haven’t tasted it in over probably over 20 years. Maybe it’s because I am cooking dinner tonight for my...
View ArticleValentine’s Sweetheart Candy Bark
Sweetheart Bark is the ideal candy for anyone who has experienced the gamut of emotions on Valentine’s Day. Maybe your most intense memories date all the way back to grade school when you exchanged...
View ArticleValentine’s Candy Buttons
Remember the chocolate turtles we made for Halloween? Well, Valentine’s Candy Buttons are very similar. With only three simple ingredients you can create fun, festive, colorful buttons. A perfect...
View ArticleMom’s Old Fashioned Rice Pudding
This is one of my favorite recipes on the blog (adapted from Comfy Cuisine). I have so many fond memories of eating rice pudding as a child. We didn’t go out to eat much as a family but when we did...
View ArticleMom’s Chocolate Chip Mondel Bread
Let’s face it, most desserts that are kosher for Passover don’t seem that appealing. How good could they be without flour and baking soda and baking powder? After just getting back from a week long...
View ArticlePassover Chocolate Brownies
Ahem. Take one look at these brownies and you tell me….do they look kosher for Passover to you? How can you tell they don’t contain any flour or baking powder? Well, you can’t tell… Absolutely...
View ArticleApple Clafoutis
When I first started sorting through Mom’s recipes, I circled all of the words that (at the time) were completely meaningless to me. Among them: parboiled, pin prick, blanched and CLAFOUTIS. Almost...
View ArticleQuick and Easy Coffee Cake
For 10 summers at camp, I’d wake up every Sunday morning and head to the dining hall where I’d indulge in a vast buffet boasting the most amazing coffee cake. It was served warm, super moist, with a...
View ArticleAvocado Pudding
The type of pudding I remember eating as a child came directly from those square plastic containers that probably sat on the shelves of the supermarket for weeks. This same pudding was endorsed ad...
View ArticleFruit Dip
It was such a beautiful day yesterday in the northeast yesterday. A day defined by blue skies, no humidity, and a comfortable 75 degree temperature. It was also a memorable day as My Judy the Foodie...
View ArticleChocolate Pudding Pops
This is one of my favorite recipes on the blog and it’s perfect for any hot summer day. I found this recipe for pudding pops on Chocolates and Dreams that immediately peaked my interest. I knew I...
View ArticleJuly 4th Recipes
I can’t remember the last 4th of July where I didn’t go to a BBQ or watch fireworks somewhere. When I went to sleep away camp, there were always some sort of red, white, and blue festivities with...
View ArticleAll About Melons
Melons can add a welcomed sweet flavor and vibrant color to any dish. However, do you know how to differentiate between and select that perfect melon? I have certainly been intimidated when faced with...
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