This chicken cacciatore is warm and wonderful and an absolute breeze to prepare. You really can’t go wrong. It’s a one-pot meal that cooks itself and is full of bright colors and healthy veggies. My mom had a pot of this chicken waiting for me the last time I visited home, and it was the perfect welcome. She was kind enough to divulge her recipe so we all can enjoy it. Pre-heat your oven to 400ºF. Empty a can or … Continue reading
Just like with matzah ball soup, I love potato kugel made from the Manischewitz mix. It’s perfection. Alas, I couldn’t find any mix. I tried making the other brand’s mix, but it tasted like cardboard. Into the trash it went just a few hours before our sedar, and I had to improvise. I came up with two different versions of potato kugel, both of which are delicious, but neither of which are the same as the mix. I’ll start with … Continue reading
Matzah ball soup is a cure-all. It makes me feel good on sick days, it makes me feel happy on sad days, and it makes the holidays complete. I have always been completely satisfied with making my matzah ball soup from the Manischewitz mix. It’s delicious, and it’s what I’ve always eaten. Sadly, I have a hard time buying it in DC. The supermarkets around here just don’t seem to carry it, and unless my mom mails me some, I’m … Continue reading