Baked Fried Chicken

Ok, well I guess it really isn’t fried chicken if it is baked right? Maybe this dish should just be called…breaded baked chicken….but whatever we call it, this was outstanding!

Continue reading “Baked Fried Chicken”

Mom’s Apple Cake

With the abundance of apples at this time of year & the Jewish New Year approaching, baking an apple cake seems like a very good idea. There are so many great apple cake recipes… this cake is the one my mom used to make. Diced apples are layered between a simple white cake.

Continue reading “Mom’s Apple Cake”

Raspberry Scones

Another great recipe from Smitten Kitchen! These raspberry scones have a delicious subtle flavour. I ate a couple fresh the day I made them, the next day I cut one in half & toasted it… put some butter on which melted into the warm crispy scone… SO GOOD!!!

Continue reading “Raspberry Scones”

Chicken breasts with Za’atar, Chickpeas & Tomatoes

Inspired by a recipe I saw on Bon Appetit, I used the avatar spice I had in the cupboard, a can of chickpeas & some tomatoes that were sitting around. The recipe from Bon Appetite had different spices, but the idea of  chickpeas & tomatoes was from there

Continue reading “Chicken breasts with Za’atar, Chickpeas & Tomatoes”

Orzo Salad with Imitation Crab

What a delicious idea! This orzo salad is like a deconstructed California roll! It can be eaten warm or cold & makes a good side dish or a stand-alone dish as well…I liked it the next day for dinner.   I made this when we had company over for & everyone really enjoyed it. Continue reading “Orzo Salad with Imitation Crab”

Gazpacho!!

Fresh tomatoes are everywhere right now. The crops are in & this is one of many delicious ways to use them! I went to my local farmers market yesterday & asked them for ripe tomatoes that they had behind the table..since most people don’t want to buy soft ripe tomatoes unless they are planning on using them right away. I wanted to make this cold tomato soup NOW so needed those tomatoes ripe & juicy!

Continue reading “Gazpacho!!”

Ricotta Gnocchi with Corn & Tomatoes

These homemade ricotta gnocchi looked like they were going to be difficult to make, but you know…they were not! It was actually a pretty quick & simple recipe… & it seemed like a restaurant dish! We enjoyed a delicious glass of red wine with it while sitting outside on a lovely August evening.

Continue reading “Ricotta Gnocchi with Corn & Tomatoes”

Brownies

These brownies are rich, dark & delicious. Made with Hershey’s cocoa, the recipe is from the Hershey Chocolate Company. I have s 2-sided piece of paper with the BEST recipes on it! I must have gotten this sheet paper over 30 years ago!! Continue reading “Brownies”

Rice Krispies Squares made with Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme

I needed to make some rice krispy squares for my niece’s birthday party & decided to make them with Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme.

Continue reading “Rice Krispies Squares made with Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme”