**Update: see below.** Firstly, I want to thank every one of you. All of the many thousands and thousands of people who came to read my cookbook announcement. The hundreds of you who left amazing comments. The thousands of you who "liked," "shared" and commented on my news. It's so heart-warming to see this amazing outpouring of support that you've all been showing me. I'm so excited with your excitement because I'm putting my heart and soul (and every waking minute) into this book. I mentioned this in my cookbook announcement, and got a ton of inquiries from people who want to sign up as testers. So finally, here's the deal. I'm looking for a bunch of people to test the recipes that … [Read more...]
A Big Announcement!
Guys, I have a confession. I've got a big secret that I've been keeping from you all. I can't keep it to myself anymore, so I'm finally going to spill the beans! ...a cookbook!! Yes!! You read that correctly - I'm writing a cookbook. Finally, right? I've been getting requests for a cookbook for years (literally) and I'm so excited to finally be doing this! Want some details? Ok, here goes. When: My cookbook is going to be published by ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications and it's scheduled for release at the end of this summer - just in time for your cooking marathon before the Jewish holidays in September. What: A book of treats! Baked goods, desserts and treats for every occasion. … [Read more...]
Mongolian Beef + Secret Restaurant Recipes Review and Giveaway!
Mongolian Beef is an easy and delicious restaurant style dish that you can make at home thanks to a great new cookbook, Secret Restaurant Recipes. I'm so excited to bring you an in-depth review of this amazing new book: Secret Restaurant Recipes by Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek - and I'm giving one lucky reader a chance to win their own copy! Scroll down past the review and recipe for the giveaway. Years ago, when Leah Schapira and I were just getting to know each other, one of our first conversations ever was about getting restaurant recipes. I told her that a local pizza shop makes a great techinah sauce - and she told me to beg for the recipe. And ever since then, I knew she has … [Read more...]
Homemade Button Candy and a Review and Giveaway of Kids Cooking Made Easy
If you enjoyed the first two cookbooks in the Made Easy cookbook series, Passover Made Easy and Starters and Sides Made Easy, you're in for a real treat today because I am reviewing the latest book in the series: Kids Cooking Made Easy! Kids have been increasingly taking over the kitchen in recent years, and with amazing success (as evidenced by the wild success of MasterChef Junior). And now the hottest series in Kosher cooking has a brand new book geared at the younger set - just in time for Chanukah gifts for the wannabe young chef in your life! Want to win a copy? Scroll past the recipe for a giveaway! At a first glance: As with the previous books in the series, authors Leah … [Read more...]
Thai Peanut Chicken Satay and a Review and Giveaway of The Prime Grill Cookbook
If you keep kosher and live in the New York area, chances are, you've heard of The Prime Grill. This iconic kosher restaurant has been at the forefront of upscale kosher cuisine for over 10 years. And for those of us, like me, who have never been to this restaurant, they've released a beautiful new cookbook full of delicious recipes, including some signature dishes from Chef David Kolotkin. I'm super excited to review The Prime Grill Cookbook today! Scroll past my review for a sample recipe and a chance to WIN a copy! At a first glance: Wow, now I really want to go eat in the prime grill! The food looks delicious and it's beautifully presented. Most importantly, the chef's desire to … [Read more...]
Golden Cauliflower and Plum Tomatoes and a Review and Giveaway of Starters and Sides Made Easy
As you all know, I love cookbooks. Basically all cookbooks. But it's not every day that my good friends and colleagues publish a book, so this one has me extra excited! The dynamic author-duo of Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek have done it again. You may remember my review of their last joint effort, Passover Made Easy, and how much I loved it. Well, they have absolutely outdone themselves in their latest effort, Starters & Sides Made Easy. Ready to read what I thought? (Scroll down past my review for your chance to win your own copy!) At first glance: As with their previous book, Starters & Sides Made Easy is chock full of creative and inventive ideas, beautifully photographed … [Read more...]