Accidental S’mores with Chocolate and Almonds
Hi everyone! We have been visiting with our friends from Rhode Island and are very happy to tell you that with a little error of purchasing, we created a fantastic new recipe! Our friends and I now realize that buying almond hershey Bars is NOT the end of the world but the inspiration for […]
Lots of Recipes and Workshops!
Hi everyone! I have had a very busy week! I had a blast working with the SHIP (Summer Housing Internship Program) Scholars at Montclair State University, incoming freshmen at Nyack College and today at the Newark Farmer’s Market. All the workshops revolved around making healthy, quick meals on a budget. Please check out my Take […]
Steamed Shrimp with Broccoli and Cashews
Hi everyone! I am enjoying cooking a nice little lunch for myself while the kid are at camp. I just take out a few leftovers and frozen foods to make myself a tasty treat. Throw in a couple of pantry item condiments and I’m good to go. Try this easy Chinese dish! Steamed Shrimp with […]
Chick Pea Salad with Mango and the Fancy Food Show!
Hi everyone! I had a GREAT day at the Fancy Food Show at the Javit’s Center today with my eating companion, Julie Rosenberg. We have indulged in the trade show for the last 15 years and I am happy to report that we have not lost our stamina-6 straight hours of walking and sampling delctable […]
My FREE Workshop for Kids and Adults TOMORROW! and Hazelnut Date Truffles with Espresso-Chocolate Coating
Hi everyone! Have you ever made a recipe that tasted so good you wanted to make out with yourself? Well, you will indeed feel that way if you make these tasty treats that I created last week. Seriously? Seriously? They are incredibly delicious and even good for you! In addition, I just want to […]
Insanely Good Beet Burgers by Using Your Leftovers
Hi everyone! A friend gave me an incredibly beautiful cookbook recently called The New Persian Kitchen. The photos are gorgeous, the recipes are simple and they couldn’t be healthier. I finally had the perfect storm: A freed up afternoon, a lot of beets in the house, cooked lentils leftover from a lentil salad I […]
Quinoa with Chipotle Chicken and My Article on Huff Post!
Hi everyone! I keep forgetting to tell you that I am on the Huffington Post with an article about Helpful Practices for Parents of Children With Special Needs. I hope you find it helpful! One thing I did not put in the article was about the need for healthy food! For corn’s sake, what was […]
Brian’s Mother’s Day Post 2014
Nailed it. In 2012, Alma wrote an article for CBS.com, which was sort of a Dad’s guide to curating the perfect Mother’s Day: 1) Allow Mom to sleep in, as late as possible. 2) Prepare a bunch of interesting recipes for breakfast in bed, for when she does finally get up. 3) Allow her to […]
Flan!
Hi everyone! I have been off line for a while but I am back! I was in the Dominican Republic and only left the balmy 80 degree weather because I HAD to share this recipe with you! (Well, not really but I did miss you all). It is a modified version of the flan recipe […]
Rosemary lemon Chicken with Potatoes
Hi everyone! Looking for a little comfort food for a family dinner, a holiday or just for the week’s lunches? Try this roast chicken that will be simple and flavorful. THIS you can do! Preheat oven to 425 degrees 1 organic chicken, about 3.5-4 lbs 1 1/2 lemons, halved (so 3 halves) 1 tsp salt […]