Entries by Debbie

Fresh (sorta) Pink Tuna Steaks

Tuna, growing up, was out of cans.  Starkist, Bumblebee and other firms were a basic staple after peanut butter and jelly.  It took awhile but eventually, we were introduced to fresh tuna.  This was in Miami, Florida by my late, beloved, ebullient, honorary Uncle Alan who loved both sushi and fresh tuna.   DH and […]

Hummus/Techina halvsies

While I’m a huge fan of techina (see a previous post), I occasionally crave some hummus which is a heavier product.  I made a rice dish for Shabbat which I felt needed some chickpeas thrown in and only used 1/2 a can. (Yes, yes, a can.  I’ve made my own chickpeas, most successfully in the […]

Healthy Breakfast :)

Although it really was for lunch and snack, I couldn’t resist.  DH and I just got back from tramping and hiking around the mountains in Switzerland.  We really love it, the air is crystal clear and cool – I call it walking in outdoor air conditioning.  It’s my excuse for not posting a recipe since I […]

Mandelbread (Almond biscotti like cookies)

Also known as Mandelbroidt, these are wonderful crispy cookies that are baked twice, like biscotti, but aren’t teeth breaking.  After baking these in a loaf shape, you cut these into strips and lay them on their sides and rebake them (or toast them, if you will) for a lovely crunchy texture. Although I am not […]

Marinated Olives

This dish is one of my favorite noshes.  This is not to be confused with cooked olives (another thing I adore) and is ridiculously simple and delish. This too is one of Paulette’s recipes although it is a do as you like one with spicing.  Beware! Danger danger, they are addictive – you were warned. […]

Mint tea (The’ Nana) and Cold Brew Coffee

While I am an inveterate coffee drinker and proud of it, there are times when coffee just won’t do and I just need that cup of tea.  This is mostly after a meat meal since for me coffee without milk is a non-starter and PLEASE people, let’s not pretend soy milk/cream can cut it.  Or […]