Do you have Thanksgiving recipes you make year after year? I do! I've collected several favorites that I have shared with family and friends over the years and want to share them with you as well. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday whether it's filled with family members or it's just a few people. That's because it's all about giving rather than receiving. Life … [Read more...]
After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
Thanksgiving can be hazardous to our waistlines but I have found that eating soup regularly is amazing for losing weight. I love to make my favorite Herb Marinated and Roasted Turkey Recipe, and eat it until all that's left is the carcass. Instead of throwing the bones away, I make a fabulous after-Thanksgiving turkey soup using the carcass to flavor the broth. Enjoy this … [Read more...]
Yummy and Healthy Turkey Chili with Lime
Chili when made with good ingredients is a healthy dish and not too heavy when you use ground turkey. It's easy to make whether you cook it on the stove or in a slow cooker and is a good source of protein. You can add more calories to it by adding more toppings but if you eat it by itself with maybe some whole grain or fresh baked bread it's fairly low calorie. I found that … [Read more...]
Traditional Braided Challah Bread
Braided Challah bread is traditionally served by Ashkenazi Jews during rituals, particularly for Friday and Saturday Shabbat, except during Passover. Its woven ropes symbolize unity and the twelve mounds represent the twelve tribes of Israel. I'm sure you will agree that unity is much needed today. The origin of challah bread goes back to medieval times in Southern Germany … [Read more...]
German Gingerbread Recipe: Authentic Lebkuchen
Europe sparkles in the winter and Christmas decorations are everywhere. It’s a magical time to travel. During a Christmas Market cruise, I tasted authentic German gingerbread which inspired the recipe you see below. German gingerbread is much different than the kind we have here in America. If you can't go there to taste it, you can make it European-style at home. Enjoy … [Read more...]