Entries by Debbie

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 […]

Awesome Date Nut Muffins

I gotta admit, these are a bit of an obsession with me.  I’ve tried many many versions of date nut bread/cake/muffins and they came out either too heavy or too light.  I messed around with them till my youngest son, Netanel, complained – can’t we have a different kind Mom?  He’s not a fruit based […]