Baking

Crostata Di Marmelata or Italian Breakfast Jam Tart

July 3, 2012

My friend Suzette came over the other day with this lovely recipe from her Italian Language teacher. The instructions were in Italian so Suzette translated and I measured and did what I thought was right. The results were delightful

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Bastilla, Moroccan Chicken Pie

June 27, 2012

Photo of indivdual bastillas awaiting a dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon. Many times I make Bastilla for Sukkot dinner parties since the presentation is so dramatic. Recently I made the filling layers and decided to mix up all the layers and fill individual triangle shaped bastillas.

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Bulemas With Rainbow Swiss Chard

May 16, 2012

Inspiring produce abounds at the Santa Monica Farmers Market every Wednesday. If you arrive early enough there is a chance of shooting some great pictures before the later crowds block the stalls from a clear view. Some very fine and limited quantity items

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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

April 19, 2012

Calling all cheesecake fans. It is the time of year when there are plenty of unused packages of cream cheese left in the refrigerator from overly ambitious Passover plans. The cream cheese still has a long way to go before the expiration date.

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Passover Bastilla

March 22, 2012

Are you looking for something new to try this Passover? How about a recipe that yields something tasty, different and fun. Everyone loves the flavor combination of almonds, cinnamon, chicken, fresh herbs, and a little spice.

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