Deconstructed Lemon Meringue Pie

Deconstructed Lemon Meringue Pie By: Robin Kurss I love Lemon Meringue pie. We made this deconstructed one at our Into the Kitchen for Passover cooking class a few weeks ago. It has a few steps, but all can be done days in advance and put together before just before...

Aunt Dorothy's Apple Kugel

Aunt Dorothy's Apple Kugel By: Bruce Corris Aunt Dorothy’s apple kugel has been part of the Corris family seder for as long as I can remember. It’s also perfect for the High Holidays. She also made the best matzo balls…when mine turn out well, I...

Pink Rose Wine Cake

Pink Rose Wine Cake By: Robin Kurss They say that “April showers bring May flowers”. We just returned from a family trip to Mexico, and may I say that EVERY dish and drink presented was decorated with them! It was a beautiful sight to behold! Just make sure that the...

French Onion Soup Pasta Bake

French Onion Soup Pasta Bake By: Robin Kurss My Grandma Esther’s house always smelled like sauteed onions! She put them in everything; her roast chicken, brisket, kasha and varnishkes, mashed potatoes…. those food memories are so dear to me and our family. When I saw...

Pistachio Halva

Pistachio Halva By: Robin Kurss When I visited Israel with my friend Lori, we had the pleasure of visiting the Mahaneh Yehuda Market (The Shuk) in Jerusalem. My favorite vendor was Halva Kingdom. Talk about being a little kid in a candy shop! Their selection was...

Haman’s Fingers

Haman’s Fingers By: Robin Kurss   Just about everyone eats hamantaschen for Purim. The triangular shaped cookies with different fillings are delicious. To add to your Purim celebrations, there is also a phyllo “cigar” shaped cookie called Haman’s fingers. In this...