In Israel, falafel stands are as numerous and plentiful as McDonalds here in the U.S. Falafel is the unofficial “national snack of Israel.” If only we had half as many falafel stands in the U.S. as we do McDonalds, I’d…
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SPICY PORK & KALE SOUP
I loved the idea of using pork because it’s inexpensive and it’s not something we usually cook with. We were leaving the gym one night last week and had no
Summer Chicken Wraps
This light lunch or dinner idea could not be easier. Spread hummus over a flour tortilla, fill it with fresh summer veggies and herbs like tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and basil, throw in a few strips of grilled chicken, then wrap…
Flourless Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ultra-chewy, rich chocolate cookies with no added fat? And no gluten? Impossible! But it’s true: these flourless chocolate cookies get their texture from egg whites, and their flavor from cocoa powder (which represents the only fat in the recipe). Plus…
SPICY PORK & KALE SOUP
As soon as I saw the variation of this on the cover of the new Bon Appetit Magazine, I couldn’t wait to make it! I loved the idea of using pork because
Summer pasta salad
A very good recipe for salad. It’s very simple to make and the taste is very good. Try to make this very good recipe and you will see that your children will love you very much. Preparation time ~ 15…
French Bread Pizza
French Bread Pizza – It’s fast and simple and perfect for beginning kiddos who want to learn to cook. Most recipes similar to this one that I’ve tasted end up with a soggy crust… the trick here is to bake…
Spiked Coffee with Pumpkin Spice
This make-at-home version of a coffee-shop pumpkin spice latte gets bonus points for using actual pumpkin, plus it’s spiked with rum. Plan ahead and make a batch of Homemade Pumpkin Spice Liqueur. When it’s ready, brew some coffee, add the liqueur,…
Fresh Cherry Margarita
All I could think when I saw it was “Margarita time!” But all the summer fruit around made me want to get a little more creative than that. Since I couldn’t get Margaritas off my mind, I mixed up some…
Spinach and Mushroom-Stuffed Manicotti
I had never made manicotti before — honestly, filling delicate pasta seemed way too labor intensive. But, putting this dish together was actually quite