A lot of you have been asking me for knife recommendations, and I thought it would be easier to direct you to a post on my site instead which would have a variety of options. I will preface this by saying that if you are a serious cook, and want a really good knife to last you a lifetime, I recommend you going to a store in person and feeling the knife in your hand. This is important because a knife is an individual type of purchase and investment. What may feel heavy in my hand, may feel ... continue reading...
Chili Lime Malanga Latkes
Although it is often mistaken for Taro root, Malanga is it's own species. Malanga goes by many names: Yautia and cocoyam in parts of South America, Tannia in Dominican Republic and Taniera in the Bahamas. It is brown, and has a similar in shape to a yam and has sort of shaggy skin. It's full of fiber, iron, vitamin C and is richer in minerals than a potato. Get in depth information about specialty produce by clicking here. I bought my malanga in Shoprite, but you can find it in Whole Foods, or ... continue reading...
Ramen Noodle Latkes
I would truly like to say that I came up with this idea of Ramen Noodle latkes - in fact, I was SO excited when I thought I did! After all, crispy noodles are pretty glorious. After a quick search, I was sorely dissapointed. ha! It turns out there are a number of them. I'm still sharing mine because they came out pretty dang good, and they're also different than I've seen. I added more ingredients, but you can add what you like. Ramen noodles are everywhere, including a Kosher ... continue reading...
Orange & Star Anise Scented Short Ribs
This sounds a lot fancier than it actually is, I promise! I literally threw everything in a crock pot, hoping for the best and was really rewarded. These short ribs are succulent, full of flavor, and falling off the bone. Don't get me wrong, short ribs are definitely worth the effort to braise traditionally, but when you want that same slow cooked flavor, and don't have the time to sear the beef and babysit the braise - this is a perfect candidate for your slow cooker. These short ribs are ... continue reading...
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
I originally developed this recipe for The Nosher of My Jewish Learning and now I am sharing it with you! These mashed potatoes are based off of my mom's garlic and vingear potatoes that are soft, garlicky and has that wonderful acidic bite. I simplified it with jarred horseradish, but fresh with some vinegar would be pretty outstanding too. With Thanksgiving tomorrow, it's not too late to make these delectable mashed potatoes that will have your guests craving ... continue reading...
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