New Year’s in Bulgaria: Banitsa (Cheese Pie)
Last New Year’s Day, my friend Elka invited me to watch her make banitsa, a phyllo-crusted pie—similar to a borek—that she grew up eating in Bulgaria. It’s an everyday food…
Less-Oil Latkes for a Crowd
Last night my family gathered for the annual Hanukkah latke-palooza, and I provided the star of the show. I’m focusing on Weight Watchers again, so on Saturday night I made…
(Not Too) Cheesy Zucchini Fritters
I use zucchini a lot. Like, a-lot-a-lot. But even I get tired of it sometimes, so I like to pair it with something that takes away from its zucchininess, just…
Catching Up, Plus a Recipe for Crispy Kale, Winter Squash, and Cheddar Pizza
I’ve missed you. Lately the maelstrom that is life has been overwhelming me, and I’m afraid this blog has suffered as a result. If you’re ever wondering where I am…
Happy Accident
Two weeks ago I bought a bunch of mint at the farmers’ market. At least, that’s what I thought. I used it in some of my standard recipes, like this…