appetizer, Brunch, Cakes and Desserts, fruit, Recipes, Snack

Mini Filo Shells with Pears, Dried Cranberries and Pistachios

 

Having a box of filo pastry shells in the freezer, makes it extremely easy to prepare sweet or savory tasty finger food. All that is needed is to quickly crisp the shell in a toaster oven, and fill them with whatever filling you have in mind. Continue reading “Mini Filo Shells with Pears, Dried Cranberries and Pistachios”

appetizer, Entree, Fish, Recipes, Salad, Vegetables

Pan-Grilled Mahi Mahi with Marinated Pepper Salad

 

Keeping a couple of marinated salads in the fridge, makes it very easy top come up with a tasty and quick dish anytime. Continue reading “Pan-Grilled Mahi Mahi with Marinated Pepper Salad”

Cakes and Desserts, Cookies, fruit, Recipes

Orange, Chocolate and Almond Cookies

Citrus fruits season is almost over, and it seems like a good reason to use the still fresh oranges in a new version of my orange-chocolate cookies, which are among my favorites. Continue reading “Orange, Chocolate and Almond Cookies”

Brunch, Cakes and Desserts, Cookies, fruit, Recipes, Snack

Lemon and Almond Cookies

Lemon cookies are always a delight – not overly sweet, and full of wonderful citrusy aroma. I often add some crunchy ingredients into the dough mix (poppy seeds, or pistachio nuts). This time, I chose to add almond flour to the basic buttery dough, for its creaminess and unique texture. Continue reading “Lemon and Almond Cookies”

appetizer, Brunch, Entree, Recipes, Sauces, Seafood

Shrimps with Garlic, Lemon, and Parsley Butter Sauce

One of my favorite ways of cooking shrimps is one of the simplest there are: a bold and tasty combination of very few ingredients – butter, lemon, garlic and parsley – which always works and takes no time to prepare. Continue reading “Shrimps with Garlic, Lemon, and Parsley Butter Sauce”

Cakes and Desserts, fruit, Recipes, Sweets

Meyer Lemon Curd

Meyer Lemon Curd Ronit Penso

Lemon curd is one of my favorite fruit spreads. It is wonderful when served with pastries, pancakes, cakes or cookies (check HERE for pairing with Cardamom Friands). I also use it often, as a filling for tarts or cakes, or to prepare a quick mousse, by mixing it with whipped cream. Continue reading “Meyer Lemon Curd”

appetizer, breakfast, Brunch, Eggs, Recipes, Sauces, Vegetables

Swiss Chard Frittata with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce

Leisurely eaten weekend brunch is something to look forward to all week. Here is a quick and easy to make dish, that doesn’t require any preparations in advance.
The Swiss Chard frittata can be served as is, but the addition of poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce, elevate it to another level. Continue reading “Swiss Chard Frittata with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce”

Cookies, Eggs, Recipes, Snack

Vanilla Scented Chouquettes

Chouquettes are the humble, no fuss, relatives of the more stylish Profiteroles, (or as they are known in the US, Cream Puffs); as they are made from the very same dough – Pâte à Choux. Éclair pastries are also made from this dough. Unlike both, Chouquettes are not filled with any cream and are meant to be eaten as a simple snack, soon after baking, or at least on the same day. Continue reading “Vanilla Scented Chouquettes”

Cakes, fruit, Recipes

Upside Down Cake with Nectarines, Plums and Cherries

If you follow this blog for a while now, you’ve probably noticed my fondness for upside-down cakes. The combination of buttery, caramelized fruit layer, with the tasty cake on top, makes me want to bake it again and again. Continue reading “Upside Down Cake with Nectarines, Plums and Cherries”

Cakes, Crisp, Food, fruit, Recipes

Rhubarb, Apple and Coconut Crisp

When I saw some nice fresh rhubarb in the market, I immediately grabbed a few stalks. I didn’t have a clear idea of what to do with it, but also didn’t want to let it stand for too long. My solution was to make a version of my “usual” fruit crisp (recipe can be found HERE) with it. Continue reading “Rhubarb, Apple and Coconut Crisp”

Cookies, Food, Recipes

Cut out Almond Butter Cookies

Cut out Butter Almond Cookies Ronit PensoThe following recipe, for crispy and tasty butter cookies, is a one of my all times go-to recipes, ever since I came up with it, after combining a few recipes into this one. Continue reading “Cut out Almond Butter Cookies”