Chickpeas–garbanzo beans–call them what you will, taste lovely in a salad or even on their own. But to roast them with spices is divine. Try this recipe that only takes moments to prepare, and you’ll see what I mean. I suggest sharing them with your family or a friend, otherwise, you’re likely to eat the … Continue reading Roasted Chickpea Snack
Something from nothing
We just returned from a family bar mitzvah in Cherry Hill, NJ, where my kids had what they described as the "best time of their lives." Aside from enjoying hours running around giggling with their cousins, my girls partied until nearly 1AM. See Exhibit A. A weekend away, though, meant that my fridge was pretty … Continue reading Something from nothing
Cous cous in a flash
It's 5:40PM, and I haven't given dinner a thought. Thank God for cous cous and tofu--two ingredients I always keep in stock. I grab the tub of grain from my cupboard (no wimpy box with seasoning will feed this family of six), stir fry any veggies I find in the fridge and dinner is ready … Continue reading Cous cous in a flash
Start with soup
We've started every Yom Tov meal this year so far with soup (12, for those who are counting) and plan to start with soup for the upcoming six as well. Aside from gefilte fish, which we don't eat, soup is just about the easiest and cheapest first course. After the pumpkin soup in its shell, … Continue reading Start with soup
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