Fall is officially here, and that means it’s time for apple picking, tailgating parties (check out some of my tailgating tips on my client’s blog), and pumpkin everything (check out how many pumpkin recipes there are on Healthy Aperture!). In my house, it also means it’s time for the Jewish holidays we celebrate every fall, starting with Rosh Hashana, the Jewish…
The Jewish holiday of Passover starts tonight, which means this week’s menu will be filled with matzo, matzo, and more matzo. Sounds yummy, right?! (In case you don’t know about matzo, here’s an explanation.) All joking aside, I’m not one of the many people who thinks there is nothing but matzo, potatoes, and meat to eat on this holiday. If…
Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. This cruciferous vegetable is loaded with health benefits (among them fiber, vitamins C and K, and folate), yet it’s often referred to as the dreaded vegetable all kids hate. When I was a kid, I never ate Brussels sprout; I don’t even think they were offered to me. It was probably assumed I wouldn’t…
Sweet and Spicy Orange-Scented Nuts are a delicious homemade holiday gift, addition to a cocktail party spread, or anytime snack. Pin the Recipe With the holiday season upon us, this month’s theme for The Recipe ReDux is Adding Merriment to Mixes, which challenged us to come up with DIY offerings from our kitchen. Whether for hostess gifts or holiday gifts, there are lots…
Fall is officially here! That means it’s time to start cooking with my fall favorites: winter squashes (acorn, butternut, spaghetti), brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, hearty greens (Swiss chard, kale), apples and pears! But before we move on, enjoy one last taste of summer: Strawberry Mousse Parfaits. This was my recipe for this month’s No-Cook Desserts Recipe ReDux post – in…
This post was written by Rosemary Squires When you go out to eat you generally think ordering a salad is a safe choice, right? Well sometimes salad is not the healthiest option on the menu. Lots of calories, sodium, and unhealthy fats may be lurking under those seemingly healthy greens. And if you’re at one of those make-your-own salad bars, there…
Spring is finally here! Tulips are blooming in our backyard, the weather is warming up, and spring produce is making its way to local supermarkets. Not sure what’s in season? Check out my latest article on Wee Westchester, Look What’s Springing Into the Produce Aisle. I’m excited to start using some of the fresh, bright spring vegetables in this week’s menu,…
It’s the last week of February, can you believe it? I am so ready for spring – slightly warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and of course some new produce to add to the repertoire. I have to admit, I’m getting a little tired of the limited winter fruit and vegetables and finding it hard to come up with new and exciting…
Hope everyone had a nice weekend! For many, it’s an extended long weekend because of President’s Day. Are you doing anything special with the extra day off? Here’s what we have going on in the kitchen this week. And stay tuned for this month’s Recipe ReDux posting this Thursday February 21st. You’ll want to check it out before you make…
The following guest post was written by Meredith Kimelblatt. When it’s cold outside, there’s absolutely nothing better than coming inside to a hot, comforting meal. Hearty soups and casseroles seem to fit in perfectly with all the cozy parts of wintertime, like warm blankets, hot cocoa and soft sweaters. Comfort foods are one of the best parts of winter, except…
Last week’s menu was a success! Planning what we would eat and buying the groceries for the week led me to be able to carry out the plan with few disruptions. Let’s see if this week goes as well! I won’t be doing as much cooking since it’s a bit of a busy week, but here’s what we’ll be having:…
