Very Veggie Scramble

When my body is craving something healthy for breakfast, I like to make a big scramble. If you put enough cheese, eggs, and veggies into your scramble, you won’t need to have any toast, english muffin, or bagel like I usually do when I have just scrambled eggs. I like to pair this meal with [...]

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French Toast with Fresh Fruit

I have loved French Toast ever since I was a very little girl. My mom used to tell me that when I would get home from pre-school every day and she would ask what I wanted for lunch, I would say “French Toast!” To this day, I still love having French Toast for breakfast and/or [...]

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Crab Dip

This crab dip is a definite crowd-pleaser. It’s one of my favorite appetizers to make and I haven’t come across anyone yet who doesn’t like it! It’s very quick to put together, which is the best part! Serve it with crackers or on little toasts of french bread. If you have leftovers, you can make [...]

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Caramelized Onion and Cranberry Crackers

I made this appetizer for a holiday party and it was delicious! Not only was it really festive looking and fun to make, but the crackers tasted incredible! Bring this and a bottle of wine to a party and your hosts will love you! Ingredients: Whole Wheat Crackers Cream cheese Fresh Parsley, for garnishing 1  [...]

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Hanukkah Dinner 2008

Growing up, I always felt very lucky to celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. Not only did we get double the gifts, but we also got double the yummy food! Something that I really miss about not going home at the holidays are my mom’s potato pancakes, lighting the menorah, and singing Hanukkah songs with my [...]

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts

Vegetables are an important side to any meal. Most vegetables are full of fiber, which will fill you up, and essential vitamins and nutrients that keep you healthy. These Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts are a fantastic side to any meal- you could serve them with a roast, potato pancakes (like I did), chicken, [...]

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Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

These potato pancakes are so yummy- I like to eat them for lunch and dinner! They are traditionally served during Hanukkah, but you can make and eat them at any time of the year, in many different ways. My boyfriend was creative and mixed them in with his scrambled eggs the next day! For those [...]

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Applesauce

I just love applesauce in the winter. It’s warm, comforting, and can be eaten as a side to a meal or as a snack. I recently made this applesauce to serve with my Hanukkah dinner. Since I had several other things to prepare and also to allow the flavors to develop throughout the day, I made this [...]

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Jennifer’s Cheddar Cheese Crackers

Really easy and very addicting! Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1 pound shredded sharp cheddar, room temperature 1 1/2 cup flour 1 t salt 1/4 t cayenne pepper Optional: Paprika for coating (use good quality or else it can get bitter) Directions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cream the butter in a mixing bowl [...]

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Season’s Greetings from Erin and Zoe

Best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season, and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year! Click on the link or image below to see our holiday card! http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/SbMMt9UFILPtDWvKu7pw

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