by Laura Frankel
I know this sounds strange at first, but, it is delicious. After all, chocolate and wine are best friends, right? This rich sauce is amazing drizzled over pan-seared rib-eye steaks. The chocolate adds just the right touch of velvety smoothness and subtle sweetness.
Adding roasted meat to a wine reduction is a classic technique. […]

by Chana Citron
If your sweet tooth is keeping you from sticking to your New Year’s resolution, take heart. There are ways to satisfy your craving while still eating healthy. What’s the secret? Try a winter squash. With more than 15 varieties to choose from, you won’t get bored sampling this satisfying […]

by Laura Frankel
Winter time means comfort food, and the creamier the better. Number one on my list is polenta, which is really Italian cornmeal. I love its texture and the way it compliments so many dishes. It can be prepared in a creamy style–such as in the recipe below–or firm and […]

by Laura Frankel
Soufflé is a special treat as it must be baked right before eating it–which is an impossible feat on Shabbat. So save it for special occasions with friends, such as a Sunday brunch or a New Year’s Day party. While a soufflé appears to be intimidating, it is actually […]

by Laura Frankel
Turn every occasion into New Year’s with this classic winter appetizer which is still popular in the Ukraine and Lithuania where buckwheat is grown. A close cousin of the blintz and the French crepe, the Slavic blin was traditionally served toward the end of winter to signal the arrival […]