From Christmas Leftovers to Pho
Last week I had Pho at Green Leaf with a friend and I can’t stop thinking about it. I really love #41 on their menu, which is Pho Chay: vegetables and tofu pho in beef broth. The best of both … Continue reading →
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Savory Russian Pancake Appetizers
Caviar topped Blintzes are a traditional high-end hors d’oeuvre. I love caviar, but somehow when it’s passed and presented on top of tepid, limp pancakes that I’d better eat in one bite if I don’t want to risk caviar down … Continue reading →
Russian Pancakes
Russian Pancakes Straight from the Babushka’s Cape An enthusiastic cook, my 13-year-old grand daughter Ella received a crêpe pan for Christmas. Our conversation about it inspired thoughts of crêpes, blintzes, blinis, Swedish pancakes and my mother’s creative license recipe for Russian … Continue reading →
Fresh Fennel and Sausage Soup
Pressured to Perfection in 20 Minutes Here’s to the pantry, refrigerated and frozen leftovers and the magic of a pressure cooker. Absolutely delicious Italianesque vegetable and sausage soup in 30 minutes, from beginning to the table. It was a classic … Continue reading →