Wow! My first lowcarb Chanukah celebration! Wait, isn’t that an oxymoron – a low-carb Chanukah? A holiday that is traditionally carb galore: Potato Latkes, noodle kugel, jelly donuts. Yes, there is also a brisket somewhere there as well, but it is the carbs that take the center stage. Well, this year, I was forced to
Fish
Nicoise salad
There has been a lot of excitement around the house in the last few weeks: our daughter was getting ready for her role of Molly in a Tom Sawyer theatrical production. Nervous and excited, she has been rehearsing daily and counting days, no, minutes to the big premiere. On the day of the show she
Slow-Roasted Glazed King Salmon
A few weeks ago, we took our kids on their first real and much-deserved family vacation. Before we had kids, my husband and I traveled a lot! Europe, Middle East, Latin America, Asia… We never expected to slow down, but things don’t always work out as planned. As you may know from reading my blog,
Salmon Sashimi with Blue Cheese and White Miso Puree
The birthday season has officially been kicked off at our house. My hubby opened it with his yesterday and I will close it with mine in January. In our family, birthday parties are loud, with lots of friends, wine and food. But this year, the birthday boy was feeling melancholic and asked for a more private celebration. No loud toasts,
Grilled Red Snapper Tacos
I tend to get pretty conservative when it comes to preparing fish. I have two favorite recipes, Asian Infused Sea Bass and Puff Pastry-Wrapped Salmon, which fly off the table the moment I serve them to my family and I so make them often. Craving something lighter and fresh-tasting, I decided to mix things up