Category: dessert

Grilled Cayenne Chocolate Dipped Pineapple (Kosher Connections Link Up, March 2013)

Would you believe me if I said I have never cooked with pineapple before?  My mother’s deathly allergy to this fruit kept it far from our home, perhaps even our block when I was growing up.  Pineapple happens to be my wife‘s favorite fruit so when I see a good looking pineapple at the store, I’ll remind myself that it isn’t poison and add it to the cart.  In brainstorming [...]

18 March, 2013 // By : // 14 Comments

Garlic, Za’atar and Olive Oil Stovetop Popcorn

A few weeks ago I spoke with a journalist with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency who was exploring a healthier approach to chanukah.  I have since been quoted in a number of media outlets including The Times of Israel, The Jewish Week and our local Kansas City Jewish Chronicle saying  “People have a misconception of the tradition to fry on Hanukkah … The concept is to remember the oil [that burned in the temple for [...]

10 December, 2012 // By : // 66 Comments

Easy Apple Pie

I’m not one to make dessert.  I don’t have a sweet tooth and more often than not I’d rather end the meal with a savory note.  That said, I love apple pie.  There’s something about piping hot apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that says “all is right in the world” and brings that ultimate comfort food feeling the coldest of nights.  I love the creamy texture of caramelized apples [...]

28 November, 2012 // By : // 8 Comments

Frosty Basil Lemonade (Kosher Connections Linkup, July 2012)

Desserts aren’t really my thing.  My sweet tooth is minimal and I’d rather fill up on real “from the earth” foods rather than cakes, cookies or ices.  If I recall correctly, the only dessert I have shared with you to-date is an Avocado Chocolate Mousse and that was written by my wife.  Today, I step outside of my comfort zone to participate in the first, of what I hope will [...]

16 July, 2012 // By : // 16 Comments

Triple Peppermint Chocolate Brownies

It’s a week of Brownies!  If you haven’t yet entered to win your Dancing Deer Brownie Sampler, the giveaway ends on Sunday 12/18/11.  For my readers that are fellow WeightWatchers, I apologize for putting temptation in your way for the second time this week, but remember, you can eat whatever we want, you just can’t eat it with a shovel!  It’s a pleasure to hand the reigns of my blog [...]

13 December, 2011 // By : // 12 Comments

Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Fresh Raspberries (Dairy Free)

When you pick a spouse, you pick a partner for life.  You pick someone to share the smiles and the tears with, someone that will be your rock when you need it, and in turn you will be their rock too.  Often, you pick someone with similar interests so you can spend the weekends hiking, dancing, gaming or movie-watching.  I picked a spouse that loves to cook.  

18 October, 2011 // By : // 15 Comments