Honor your Mother the Gluten-Free Way

Posted on 3rd of June, 2010 by Lévana

My son Yakov is the poster child for the meat-and-potato-and-lots-of-ketchup diet. When he was little, his biggest compliment regarding my food was, “Delicious beans, Mommy. Almost as good as the baked beans from Eagle Day Camp.” (I couldn’t resist asking them for their recipe, and they graciously shared it with...
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Filed under: Food Stories, Gluten Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Pizza Recipes, Kosher Food, Kosher Natural Foods, Natural Foods Recipes, Pizza Recipes, Stories, Vegetarian Recipes

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Monday, June 7th Cooking Demo: Superfoods: Roots and Leaves

Posted on 3rd of June, 2010 by Lévana

I bet you don’t always know what to make of  (let alone with!) those masses of shapeless leaves and grimy roots piled demurely at every food market display you pass hurriedly every day. The good news is there’s plenty of ways you can use them: They cost pennies, are veritable...
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Filed under: Kosher Cooking Classes, Kosher Cooking Demos

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Gluten-Free Anise Sesame Biscotti Recipe

Posted on 3rd of June, 2010 by Lévana

If there was only one cookie recipe left for me to make, biscotti would be it hands down, and not only because it is so simple and delicious, but because it is so versatile. From the basic dough you could go into so many exciting directions. You might even consider...
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Filed under: Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Pareve Recipes

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Rave Reviews

Posted on 2nd of June, 2010 by Lévana

I often receive feedback about my classes or recipes that just makes me kvell. If you have made any of my recipes and have feedback to share with me, I would love to hear from you! You can leave a note in the comments section below. Here is one that...
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Cooking demo: Tuesday June 1st: Italian Festivale: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free

Posted on 27th of May, 2010 by Lévana

Gluten-free Italian? You can’t be serious! Or can you? What is the problem, with all the fabulous grains on the market? And as if I was not pressing my luck hard enough, I am making this dinner dairy-free! Move over Mozarella!  I warn you: Gluten-free or not, you’ll get hooked...
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Ricotta Berry Parfait Recipe

Posted on 27th of May, 2010 by Lévana

Ready in a jiffy, and so fabulous. Don’t hesitate to use frozen berries: Available year-round, cleaned, sweet and full of flavor, you just can’t go wrong. No need to thaw. By the time they macerate in the liqueur, just a few minutes, they will be ready and at room temperature!...
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Filed under: Berry Recipes, Dairy Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

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Cooking Demo: Monday May 24th: More than Just Tea for Two: Quick, Easy and Elegant!

Posted on 19th of May, 2010 by Lévana

Why not just stay in tonight and enjoy a wonderful intimate dinner-and-movie that will make you look like a pro, save loads on a restaurant trip, babysitting and whatnot? You can do it, excellently and in no time! I will be demonstrating: Trio of tuna: Seared, handroll, tartare Sauté spinach...
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Vegetable Rice Byriani Recipe

Posted on 19th of May, 2010 by Lévana

I also used to think that rice is rice, until I found dozens of different varieties, at specialty food stores (Fairway, Zabar’s, Kalustyans, etc…) I urge you to make a visit to any one of them, and treat yourself! Or best of all: Go online! Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil...
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Filed under: Asian Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Indian Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Rice Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

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Ricotta Almond Pie Recipe

Posted on 16th of May, 2010 by Lévana

Anyone looking for a nice departure from the traditional all-American Cheesecake? This is for you! light and ethereal, with a wonderful almond crust and scented with lemon peel. I just made it for a fundraiser demo and watched it disappear with great pleasure! Almond crust ingredients: 1/2 cup almonds 1/4...
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Filed under: Cheese Cake Recipes, Dairy Pie Recipes, Dairy Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Recipes, Ricotta Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

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My Last Treat: The Martha Stewart Show

Posted on 13th of May, 2010 by Lévana

A friend recently forwarded me an invitation to the Martha Stewart Show. Should I go, I kept asking myself? The “invitation” was fraught with recommendations written in a style that made them sound more like warnings (what you should wear, when you should arrive, how you will forfeit your turn...
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