by Monita Buchwald
Ingredients:
1 large eggplant
3 tablespoons sesame paste
Juice of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove crushed and salted
3 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon hot paprika
2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
Extra virgin olive oil as needed
Directions:
1. Prick holes in the eggplant and roast it in a 400° oven until the eggplant “collapses.” Remove the charred eggplant skin and squeeze out […]

by Monita Buchwald
Ingredients:
1 cup dried garbanzo beans
1/3 cup sesame paste
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves minced
½ teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Place the beans in a bowl and cover with water 2” above the beans. Let them soak overnight.
2. Drain well. Cook the […]

by Monita Buchwald
Ingredients:
2 sticks butter
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pint of chocolate and 1 pint of vanilla ice cream
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup confectioners’ […]

by Monita Buchwald
Ingredients:
4 9- to 10-inch-diameter flour tortillas
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup diced red bell pepper
2/3 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
1 2/3 cups canned black beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup drained canned plum tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced, seeded jalapeño chile (optional)
½ […]

by Monita Buchwald
Ingredients:
2 ripe but not overly soft avocados pitted, peeled and diced
½ cup minced red onion
1 cup of cherry tomatoes cut in half or quarters or grape tomatoes cut in half
lime juice from ½ of a lime
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch of black pepper
Directions:

1) Mix together the avocados, tomatoes and onions
2) Add […]

by Monita Buchwald
Ingredients:
2 pounds peaches ripe, but firm – pitted and cut into ¼ inch slices
¾ cup all purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs
8 oz. heavy cream
2 tsps vanilla extract
Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 400°
2. Butter and flour a 2-quart baking dish and place fruit evenly across the bottom
3. In a medium bowl, combine […]

by Monita Buchwald
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh asparagus
2 tsp coarse salt
For the Mimosa
2 hard boiled eggs
1 teaspoon minced parsley
1 teaspoon minced chives
For the vinaigrette
½ teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
1. Cut off ends, but not tips, of the asparagus
2. Fill large frying pan ½ way with water […]

by Monita Buchwald
Ingredients
2 cups finely diced Yukon gold potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
6 leeks, cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces
3 cups vegetable or “no-chicken” broth
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
11/2 to 2 cups sour cream or heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Directions
1. Cook the potatoes in salted water to cover until just […]

by Monita Buchwald
The harvest holiday of Shavuot, following on the heels of Shabat this year, presents many challenges. First, there’s the Jewish tradition of planning several meals in a row. Then, there’s Shavuot’s focus on dairy foods. Instead of the usual centerpieces–brisket or a roast chicken–you’re supposed to prepare cheesy casseroles and milky dishes […]