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Crumb Pie Crust

Crumb Pie Crust

This will make a sweet good all purpose crumb crust for pies. You can flavor this by adding vanilla, cacao powder, nuts or spices for sweet or savory fillings. This will make enough crumb mixture for the bottom of 1-24 cm. (9 inch) pie tin. This is an all purpose recipe to which you can add nuts or flavorings to your liking.

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Cheese Cake – The NYC Original!

New York’s Original Cheese Cake Recipe

Not my recipe, this is from Juniors in Brooklyn. Considered the home of the original NYC Cheese Cake. The main difference is the base of the cake. The original calls for a sponge layer while most others use a crumb base. Which ever one you choose to use,

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French Open Apple Tart

On our recent trip to Paris I spent my time ordering apple tarts after every meal. Sorry to say but this one here was far better than almost all the restaurants we hit. There are several types of open French open Apple Tart. This classic French Apple Tart is my favorite. It is always a hit. Serve with whipped cream, vanilla sauce or ice cream.

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Chicken Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Tortellini

This recipe is filling, warming and very satisfying. It’s a good break from your usual chicken noodle soup!



Meaty Chicken Soup

This has to be an all time winner. They don’t call it Jewish Penicillin for nothing. It’s hot, homey and completely satisfying. Best of all it takes almost no time and nothing terribly special to make it.



Wasabi Mayonnaise

Wasabi Mayonnaise

This is a handy recipe. This can be served with tuna steaks or sword fish steaks and even beef steaks but its a must for my Tuna Tartar recipe. This is a handy recipe. This can be served with tuna steaks, sword fish steaks, but its a must for my Tuna Tartar recipe.

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Tuna Tartar

This is a really deliciously fresh dish. My guests are always delighted when I serve this. It can be used for canapes as well.



Mussels Marinara

A great recipe that can be arranged hours before your guests come. Great as an appetizer, brunch, or a dinner main course. Once your prep is done the whole thing takes about 15 minutes to cook. Everything can be done several hours before you need them if you cover and refrigerate everything. You can do the same with a salad and that leaves you plenty of time for other things.



Pate Brisée 1

If you want to impress, nothing is a beautiful as a French open fruit tart. there are so many to choose from. Master the art of Pate Brisée, which isn’t really as difficult as you might think will be one of your greatest kitchen accomplishments and will allow you to make hundreds of deserts, pies and quiches. Its quick, easy and you have everything already in the fridge to get crack-in.



Pumpkin Pie

Nothing says Thanksgiving like a good old fashion Pumpkin Pie. It is one of the most traditional deserts Americans have for the autumn holidays. It’s not such a mystery, it’s basically a pumpkin flavored custard. This is a reliable recipe for a great basic pie.



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