Dinner Planner – Week of October 30, 2023

I have had a hard time this week with the current events and decided to limit my social media and news-watching.  If I don’t respond to you on Instagram as quickly as possible, you know why!  This Monday’s newsletter will take the place of my normal “4 weeks before Thanksgiving” post I usually put on […]

Savory Whole Grain Ricotta Pancakes Recipe

Maybe you love pancakes, but you need an extra protein boost in your breakfast.  Or, perhaps savory breakfasts help keep you from craving sweets all day.  Or, maybe you like breakfast for dinner.  If any of the above rings true for you, you will LOVE these savory ricotta pancakes!  I topped them with sauteed cherry […]

Dinner Planner – Week of October 9, 2023

I am back from visiting my mom and she really recuperated incredibly well after her procedure. I had a lovely time on Long Island (the weather after the epic rainstorm was perfection) and I even got to visit Anna in Jersey City, her new home!  I have a lot to catch up on and I […]

Dinner Planner – Week of September 11, 2023

The Jewish new year is coming up at the end of this week, so I’ve provided some ideas if you’re looking to change up your menu.  Whenever I host any Jewish holiday, I like to honor some of the traditional foods, but mix in some modern dishes just to keep things interesting and fresh!  As […]

Cheesy Zucchini Planks Recipe

This zucchini plank recipe has been going viral this summer, but I actually taught it in class last year. I can’t remember where I saw it first, but the great chef Thomas Keller has been getting credit for the technique.  My mom used to broil zucchini halves when I was a kid and then add […]