
Caldo godro is a Sephardic term in Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), used to describe a warm (=caldo), thick (=godro) broth, which is actually more of a warm dip than a broth. Continue reading “Caldo Godro – Sephardic Cheese and Tomato Paste Dip”
Tasty recipes from chef Ronit Penso's kitchen
Caldo godro is a Sephardic term in Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), used to describe a warm (=caldo), thick (=godro) broth, which is actually more of a warm dip than a broth. Continue reading “Caldo Godro – Sephardic Cheese and Tomato Paste Dip”
After all the fairly heavier holiday season’s dishes, I felt it was time for some lighter dishes, yet, at the same time, filling and warming. Continue reading “Flourless Mushroom and Cheese Bake”
Dark turkey meat is one of my favorites for burgers or patties. It is more flavorful than the breast, lighter than beef, and absorbs flavors easily. However, as it can get dry quite easily, it works better with a short time of cooking, which is why mini-patties is a good choice when using it. Continue reading “Turkey Mini Patties with Herbs, Almonds and Parmesan Cheese”
Mushroom bakes are a favorite of mine, especially in the winter, and I prepare them often, with different variations. Continue reading “Mushroom and Beet Greens Mini-Bakes”
Pairing chicken and lemon is one of my favorite combinations, and I’m always looking for new ways of using both together. This time, I had a creamy chicken dish in mind – one that would be cooked fairly quickly, and served over pasta.
Continue reading “Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon, Saffron and Capers Sauce”
The following crispy puff pastry pinwheels, are loaded with colorful and flavorful Mediterranean ingredients, that complement each other beautifully: garlic cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, Feta cheese, oil cured black olives, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh rosemary and thyme – all create an aromatic and tasty filling for the buttery crispy dough. Continue reading “Savory Puff Pastry Pinwheels and Cheese Dip”
The following savory muffins will delight anyone who loves sautéed onions, as they contain a hefty amount of them. This time, I aimed at sautéing the onions only until they were soft, not caramelized, as I wanted to retain a less sweetish onion flavor, that will pair well with the yogurt. Continue reading “Onions, Yogurt and Parmesan Cheese Savory Muffins”
This tasty and aromatic bake is the easiest way to serve pasta to a large party. It is based on the East-European Jewish “Kugel” dish, that is more known in its sweet version. Continue reading “Egg Noodles Bake with Mushrooms and Cheeses”
Caesar salad became an American classic salad almost one hundred years ago, though it was actually created in Tijuana Mexico by Caesar Cardini, an Italian-American restaurateur. The combination of fresh Romaine lettuce leaves with a dressing made of coddled egg, garlic, Worcester sauce, Parmesan cheese and olive oil, was original and fresh, and the salad became known world wide. Continue reading “Caesar Salad”
These tasty and easy to make crackers, have unique color and abundance of flavor.
Continue reading “Pumpkin Seed and Parmesan Cheese Crackers”
This light, fresh and tasty bake is quick and easy to assemble. It can be served warm or cold, as an appetizer or a vegetarian entrée, or cut into small cubes and served as finger food. Continue reading “Zucchini Cheese Bake with Hazelnut Topping”