Bubby’s Lokshen Kugel

This Jewish comfort food is a classic sweet dish my great grandmother, Esther, used to make! Ingredients: 1 cup golden raisins 12 oz wide egg noodles (cooked al dente) 1 cup sour cream 1 cups cottage cheese  1 package of cream cheese, softened 1 cup raw sugar Zest and juice of 2 oranges 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cinnamon (to taste) 1/2 cup unsalted butter,…

Orange Olive Oil Challah

This is a twist on the traditional Jewish bread eaten each Friday Shabbat dinner. It makes a delicious sweet bread that can be paired with both savory and sweet flavors. This is my version of a recipe from the New York Times. Check it out here: Olive Oil Challah Recipe. INGREDIENTS Makes 1 large, 2…

Tangy Cranberry Sauce

My favorite part of Thanksgiving and fall is my Mama’s cranberry sauce!  I serve it with my Wild Rice Stuffing and Garnet Yam Casserole for the holidays.  Here is my version: Ingredients: 2 packages of fresh (or frozen) Cranberries (12oz) 1 1/2cups water 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice Zest of 2 oranges 1/2 cup…

Scrumptious Sweet Scones

This is adapted from my wonderful friend, Amanda’s recipe.   It is super easy and delicious for breakfast or deserts.  I have included the original cranberry orange scone recipe and the base for your own creative variations! Cranberry Orange Scone Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup raw sugar Zest of 2 oranges…

Wild Rice Stuffing

This is one of my favorite meals!  I make this vegetarian family recipe every Thanksgiving- each year, a little different!   Great served with my Tangy Cranberry Sauce and Garnet Yam Casserole. Ingredients:  2 cups Wild Rice (~4 cups cooked) 1 medium yellow Onion 1 1/2 cups Wild Mushrooms (I prefer chanterelles) 1/2 cup dried cranberries…