Super Apple Muffins

Super Apple Muffins

Super Apple Muffins Last week I made these delicious and nutritious muffins with Malou Nubla  on NBC’s California Live. If you missed the segment, you can watch it online here Since I’ve had multiple requests for the recipe, I wanted to post it this week...
Coq au Vin

Coq au Vin

Coq au Vin Coq au vin is one of those fantastic old French recipes that’s perfect for the holidays. It’s simple to prepare. In fact, I often make it a day or two in advance. It allows the chicken to really infuse with the flavors of onions, wine and herbs....
Kourambiedes Greek Christmas Cookies

Kourambiedes Greek Christmas Cookies

Kourambiedes Greek Christmas Cookies Aside from family, friends, and amazing beaches, the other thing that I really miss about living in Greece:holiday cookies. Greek holiday cookies are nothing like American cookies, but don’t get me wrong, I love those, too....
Perfect Parker House Rolls

Perfect Parker House Rolls

We just returned from a family trip to Arizona, where we celebrated my dad’s 79th birthday. For Talya, the highlight of the weekend was hanging out with their Goldendoodle, Winnie.  For Tal, it was spending time in the kitchen, getting cooking tips from Pam (my dad’s...
Alice Medrich’s Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Alice Medrich’s Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

As far as I’m concerned, chocolate mousse cake is a classic. Like chocolate chip cookies and brownies, it will never go out of fashion. This tricolor (a.k.a. triple mousse cake) requires a few more steps than the recipes I typically post. That said, we’re...