Believing in family dinners since 1991
Hi! I'm Leora. I am married to a Battalion Chief (who is also the man of my dreams!), a mom to five grown kids, and a nana to seven darling grandkids! I firmly believe in the importance of putting distractions away and sitting down together for family dinner, and doing so has been a tradition in our home ever since my husband and I got married 30 years ago. In fact, my children still come home often for family dinners, even though most are moved out of the house. My goal is to provide you with delicious recipes that you can share with your loved ones around the table. So, join my family for dinner, and pass your plates!
The croquembouche has been called the “super bowl of desserts,” and this year I decided I wanted to tackle it. No pun intended 😉 In Europe, these dessert is reserved more for weddings and special events, but I thought it would be fun to bring it out for the holidays. The one tip I have …
This is my husband’s favorite time of year because eggnog is finally back on the shelves. I didn’t know this, but my son-in-law also loves eggnog. So when I asked the family for cookie recommendations, my son-in-law responded with, “Can you create an eggnog cookie?” Challenge accepted! You will love these soft cookies. Perfectly spiced …
Macarons are some of my kids’ favorite treats, and I love experimenting with new flavors. These coconut macarons are perfectly sweet, and they are a delicious treat for any time of the year.
I have wanted to try harissa paste for a long time, and creating my own harissa inspired sauce for chicken was the perfect opportunity. My family devoured this, and I’m sure yours will as well! Serve with my Moroccan Spice Roasted Potatoes.
The perfect side dish! Soft on the inside, crispy on the outside.
Most romesco sauces are made with only one type of nut, but I have to brag… I got a bit creative. My sauce is made with hazelnuts AND almonds, with piquillo peppers as well. I served this chicken with sauteed green beans and roasted potatoes with onions and lemon. Add this to your weekly menu …
I know it’s not quite December yet, but my mind has been on holiday baking for weeks now. I can’t help it! Something about peppermint just makes me happy, and December is the one time a year that peppermint is finally all around us. Peppermint inspired these tarts, and I know you’ll love them!
I’ve wanted to make my own version of a cacciatore for quite some time now, and I finally had the time to sit down and bust out my own creation a few days ago. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, anything Calabrian is my absolute favorite spice to work with. In my …
With the holidays right around the corner, I wanted to experiment with a traditional favorite: cinnamon rolls. But, I wanted mine to be more savory rather than sweet, and something you can have with your holiday dinners rather than breakfast. That’s where my Cranberry & Brie Holiday Buns come into place. I hope you enjoy …
