Archive for the ‘Partay’ Category

Food Wars: NYC Pastrami!

Fans of The Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food rejoice! A new show is coming out on Travel Channel, debuting March 9 at 10pm EST, called Food Wars. The premise of this competition is as follows: local eateries and their iconic dishes battle it out and end their rivalries! Think Philly cheese steak or hot dog [...]

Baked Pita Chips with Za’atar

I have been addicted to Stacy’s pita chips lately. Unfortunately for my thighs and wallet, they are quite fattening and expensive at $3.50 a bag. It turns out, making pita chips are a cinch, and you can buy a package of pita for a dollar!
I love za’atar and truffles, so decided that would be [...]

Pigs in Blankets

Since I was buying pyllo dough for my burekas, I thought it would be fun to use it in another way. Yes, pigs in blankets are not “original” but they are delish and a bonafide crowd pleaser. I simply spread jalapeno mustard on the phyllo before rolling the hotdogs in them. I baked [...]

Thanksgiving Menu 2009

Recipes and pics to follow, but check out our family’s Thanksgiving menu 2009 (and menu 2008) Cannot wait to cook and eat our hearts out on Thursday…
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Starters:
Potato Soup
Grandma’s Stuffed Cabbage
Hummus, Matbucha, Chazilim (Israeli Dips)
Main Course:
Mom’s Turkey & Potatoes
Grandma’s French Roast
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Moroccan Couscous + Vegetables
Dessert:
Mom’s Jello Mold (sounds weird but is amazing)
Plum [...]

A Weekend of Food Fun, in Pictures

From a crappppppy rain filled Saturday on the Lower East Side’s first International Dumpling Festival, to a gorgeous wedding upstate with perfect weather in 24 hours….below is the proof!!