Posted on 12th of February, 2011 by Lévana
My demos are getting more cozy! See you at the demo! It’s dinner and a show! Dear friends, As you may know, for many years I have conducted my cooking demos weekly at Lincoln Square Synagogue, and have come to consider both the demos and the guests attending them as...
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Posted on 9th of February, 2011 by Lévana
Dear students and all other solitary people faced with mediocre fare out there, hunkering for a taste of home, unite! There are so many inexpensive, quick and nutritious ways to whip up a meal in a jiffy. Only please treat yourselves to these one-time purchases that will make a world...
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Filed under: Cooking Demos Gift Certificates, Cooking for two, Cooking with beer, Kosher Cooking Classes, Kosher Cooking Demos, Kosher Cooking Demos in New York City, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Whole Foods Recipes, Natural Foods Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Posted on 9th of February, 2011 by Lévana
Just sampled a very good new gluten-free product: Goldbaum Natural Foods. Their ice cream cones and brown rice spaghetti were super: Check it out!
Filed under: Kosher Recipes
Posted on 9th of February, 2011 by Lévana
Oat Quinoa Turkey Chili For all of us whose love of beans remains, alas, unrequited, let me say you can make a perfect chili substituting oat, quinoa, and lentils in any proportion for the feisty beans, so you can have your chili and eat it too! Ground turkey is an...
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Filed under: Chili Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Food, Kosher Ingredients, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Whole Foods Recipes, Natural Foods Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Recipes, Turkey Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Posted on 4th of February, 2011 by Lévana
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Torte I have made hundreds of these for parties. A few years ago, a couple whose wedding I was catering wanted this very cake, but luxuriously decorated to their specifications on their wedding day (don’t worry, the above picture is not the wedding cake!). I remember...
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Filed under: Cake Recipes, Chocolate Cake Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Natural Foods Recipes, Pareve Cake Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipes, Vegan Chocolate Mousse, Vegan Hazelnut Mousse Recipes
Posted on 3rd of February, 2011 by Lévana
Attention y’all: This coming Monday the demo will take place at my house (conveniently located on the Upper West Side), as all classrooms in LSS are booked. So sorry about any inconvenience, but on the upside I trust you will find my house a welcome change!We will have a good...
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Filed under: Cooking Demos Gift Certificates, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Cooking Classes, Kosher Cooking Demos, Kosher Cooking Demos in New York City, Kosher Ingredients, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Whole Foods Recipes
Posted on 3rd of February, 2011 by Lévana
If memory serves, Roast Chicken was one Julia Child’s favorite dishes, and it is mine too! For all roast chicken lovers out there, here are very simple ways to treat yourself, getting a different and delicious dish each time. Make sure you never run out of my dry spice rub—it’s...
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Filed under: Asian Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Julia Child, Kosher Poultry Recipes, Kosher Whole Foods Recipes, Moroccan Recipes, Natural Foods Recipes, Recipes, Roast Chicken Recipes
Posted on 30th of January, 2011 by Lévana
I am often asked if I intend to write a crockpot cookbook. No I don’t – it’s not necessary: there’s no end of crockpot recipe books – but I do intend to point out what a wonderful utensil the it is: The crockpot requires very little liquid and intensifies flavors,...
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Filed under: Crockpot recipes
Posted on 30th of January, 2011 by Lévana
I am afraid tempeh looks as uninspiring as it sounds. But if you do go past its appearance and unromantic name, you are in for a real treat: Tempeh is made from cooked and slightly fermented soybeans and compressed into patties; it is then diced and used in stir-fries, soups,...
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Filed under: Asian Recipes, Cooking with beer, Crockpot recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Natural Foods Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Tempeh Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Posted on 27th of January, 2011 by Lévana
During our recent trip to Israel, my husband and I were delighted with the quality and caliber of the food, that is, just as long as we stayed clear of all forgettable poultry and meat items. Which suited us just fine: All salads, fish dishes, desserts (even store-bought!), ice cream,...
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