Moistest Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

This pumpkin bread is so moist and delicious (and melty), we just can’t get enough of it. I’ve been dreaming of toasting a slice and spreading it with cream cheese. With a cup of tea, it would be the perfect way to start a crisp fall morning. I may have to alter my sleep schedule just to allow for such a luxury. David must love this cake too because every time I look, there is a little less of it. … Continue reading

Jewish Apple Cake

My mom makes the best Jewish apple cake, and she gave me her recipe. Jewish apple cake is sweet, slightly dense, and it makes a great snack. It is perfect during the High Holidays or any other time of year. And the smell when it’s baking is just… divine. To make this cake, peel, core, and thinly slice 4 apples. My mom uses one of those contraptions that makes curly fries to cut up her apples, but a good old … Continue reading

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger

Talk about a delicious sandwich. I got two large portobello mushrooms in my vegetable delivery, and I just didn’t know what to do with them. David doesn’t like mushrooms, so a large risotto was out of the question. Here is a very simple, healthy, vegetarian sandwich that I think is perfect for a warm summer day. It just screams freshness! To make the burgers, take 1 large portobello mushroom per burger, and drizzle the top of the cap with olive … Continue reading