Polpettine di Melanzane al Forno (Italian Baked Eggplant and Parmesan Bites)

Description When eggplants are in season we make these yummy eggplant balls a lot. They are made with baked eggplant, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and I add mint for extra taste! Feel free to experiment with other cheeses. Ingredients 2 large eggplants 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 egg 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons bread … Read more

Pitcha

Description Pitcha is a calf’s foot jelly historically served during Jewish holidays. It’s a cold gelled appetizer made of cooked calf’s foot, garlic, onion, bay leaf, clove, peppercorns, lemon juice, and hard boiled eggs. If you can’t find calf’s foot, you can substitute oxtails. Ingredients 1 pound beef oxtails 1 cube beef bouillon 2 onions, … Read more

Hot Green Chile Corn Dip

Description This is a wonderful appetizer. I only fix it for large gatherings so I won’t eat too much of it. You’ll love it. I also usually double it because everyone else loves it too. Ingredients 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained 1 cup … Read more

Elijah’s Phulourie

Description These savory fritters are made with split pea flour and a blend of mild spices. An East Indian snack that goes well with mango chutney! Ingredients 2 cups split pea flour 1 cup self-rising flour ¼ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup water, or as needed … Read more

Lite Brocamole

Description This lite version of guacamole can be used as a delicious appetizer with tortilla chips, or add as a topping to your favorite Tex-Mex recipes. Use more lime juice to make this dip extra tangy. Ingredients 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 1 large head fresh broccoli 2 tablespoons red onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, … Read more

Easy Smeezy Cheese Ball

Description This is an extremely easy cheese ball recipe, that you will be asked for at every occasion! Also very versatile to different kinds of cheeses! Serve chilled with favorite chips or crackers. Ingredients 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup bacon bits ¾ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon grated onion Prep … Read more

Vegan Eggplant with Tahini

Description This is one of my favorite dishes I make at least once a week. I ate a similar version at a friend’s house who recreated it after eating it at a Syrian family’s house and then made my own version at home. I usually roast the eggplant the day before or in the morning … Read more

Beef Sliders

Description A real-deal beef slider isn’t just a tiny hamburger, which is what you get at the vast majority of restaurants. To be authentic, it has to be steamed over a bed of onions, bread, and all. You can change up the toppings, but I love them best with the traditional pickles and onions. Ingredients … Read more

Easy Sauerkraut and Sausage Balls

Description This is a family recipe that is a ‘must’ for New Year’s Eve! Ingredients 1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut 1 pound bulk pork sausage Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the aluminum foil. Place sauerkraut in … Read more