Vegetarian Recipes and Eclectic Conversation
My youngest son, who is on a gluten free diet, was tired of all my GF bread recipes having too much integrity (well, actually, he complained that they were too dense and grainy, but I'm sure he meant "integrity"). He found me a recipe for hamburger buns online which created a much softer bun. After... Continue Reading →
Honeycake, a Rosh Hashanah staple, is a tricky recipe to perfect. Some recipes are too dense, others too sweet, others not sweet enough. All of them are prone to overbaking. The following recipe, which combines the holiday flavors of apples and honey, has been modified from an applesauce cake recipe from The How Can It Be... Continue Reading →
Silan, or date honey, is a thick, sweet syrup made solely from dates and water. It is an ancient sweetener, going back to Biblical time, and it is likely the “honey” in the phrase “the land of milk and honey.” Even though it is quite popular in Israel and other Middle Eastern countries, I am... Continue Reading →
This cake is vegan and gluten-free, but don’t let that fool you. It is also wickedly good, combining sweet warming spices with a tender crumb. Cut yourself a piece, poor yourself a cup of tea, settle in your favorite chair, and let the world get along without you for a little while. INGREDIENTS 7½ ounces... Continue Reading →
Challah is a quintessential part of the Shabbat meal. Although originally a simple bread given ritually to the kohanim (priests), it has become a bedrock of tradition and stepping stone for experimentation. The sweet, braided egg bread is intertwined with culture and religion. After years of hunting for the perfect recipe for gluten-free challah, I’ve... Continue Reading →
Masala chai, a blend of tea, aromatic spices, and milk, comes from Indian Ayurvedic traditions 5000 to 9000 years old. Chai tea makes a perfect sweet warming beverage that has taken the world by storm. Frankly, however, this spice mix is better served for baking than for tea. The other day, I bought a bottle... Continue Reading →
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