Charoset for Passover, or Wine Apple Walnut Conserve for the rest of you. Call it a “wine jam”, if you will. Made from Kosher for Passover concord grape wine, apples, walnuts and accented with ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, charoset (the “ch”pronounced like you’re clearing your throat), is a traditional part of the…
Curried Tuna Sauce and Hot Madras Curry Powder
I thought I’d start off the New Year with a recipe that is one of Mike’s specialties: Curried Tuna. I know. I don’t like fish, but I’ll eat tuna from the can. And, I’ve never been wild about “hot tuna” – unless you’re talking about the ’70’s band that was a spin-off of…
‘Tis the Season for Spiced Honey Pine Nut Brittle
This is, sadly, my fourth and final post of the season for our little band of holiday cookie bakers, affectionately known as the Cookie Freaks. This week’s theme is: Quickies. These are treats you can make at the last minute for party favors, snacks, classroom parties, gifts in those pretty little cello gift…
