Ever since I can remember, there’s never been an important event in my life where food didn’t play a big part. I grew up surrounded by spices and herbs and the unequaled cooking of my amazing mother. I watched her cook, because I was not allowed to cook or be in the kitchen when she was cooking (she was ‘and still is’ extremely jealous of the kitchen). I did watch her cook, though and I learned to be creative when food was scarce, and I learned that you can never use enough garlic, and I learned that food is best eaten when is piping hot, right off the pot.

After Passover, you often find discounted kosher items in your local supermarket.  If you do not celebrate Passover or have no idea what kosher approved means, you may pass by and not give them a second look.  I used to do that until I decided to have a Passover meal at my home a few years back.  It turned out great!  Ever …

  It was one of those days when I had no clue what to cook for dinner.  There were no invited guests or special plans for the evening, however, it was an unusual free night where I had plenty of time to play in the kitchen.  I looked in the pantry and in the refrigerator to see what all I had to work …