I don't always watch the Grammy Awards but while researching when all of the awards shows were airing, I decided I wanted to watch. If my understanding is correct, the big award of the evening will be for the best album with a total of eight nominations. I have to admit, while I have heard …
Pseudo Sangria
50 Party Punches from the May 2014 issue of Food Network Magazine with Photography by Kana Okada. Photo Credit: Covered in Cookbooks In the United States, it is officially the middle of awards season. With the Golden Globes having past and the SAG Awards just completed, many people are turning on their television sets to …
An Okra Dish for Carnival
The Kosher Cajun Cookbook by Mildred L. Covert and Sylvia P. Gerson with Illustrations by Alan Gerson.Photo Credit: Covered in Cookbooks For people who celebrate, Carnival season starts when the Epiphany ends. In Italy, Epiphany is sometimes called La Befana named for the witch who is said to give out presents during the holiday. I …
A Meat and Mushroom Burger
Cook Yourself Sexy by Candice Kumai with photographs by Lauren Volo.Photo Credit: Covered in Cookbooks At the beginning of each and every new year, people set goals. Or so that is what the popular media tells me. There are articles upon articles about the easiest workout routines, the best and worst foods to eat, the …
A Gingerbread Dreidel Gone Wrong
The Children's Jewish Holiday Kitchen by Joan Nathan with illustrations by Brooke ScudderPhoto Credit: Covered in Cookbooks I know what you are thinking. What the heck is a gingerbread dreidel? In trying to decide what to make for the holidays, I was stuck with a conundrum. Christmas and Chanukah fell on the same week this …
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
The Jewish Princess Feasts and Festivals by Georgie Tarn and Tracey Fine. Illustrated by Karen GreenbergPhoto Credit: Covered in Cookbooks My brother does not have the same love for cooking that I do. From time to time, he will join me in whatever recipe I decide to take on. He recently participated in a college …
My Favorite Salad Dressing
It's All Good: Delicious and Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great by Gwenyth Paltrow and Julia Turshen. Cover photography by Ditte Isager.Photo Credit: Covered in Cookbooks My family and I often enjoy going out to eat together. Over the years, we have tried food in restaurants spanning a variety of …
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Tamale Edition
Death By Burrito: Mexican Street Food To Die For by Shay Ola Photo Credit: Covered in Cookbooks I had been thinking about making tamales for a little while as I recently purchased a big bag of masa. I didn't want to make them with lard though and was looking into alternatives when an idea hit …
Coconut and Licorice
Coconut's Cookbook: Fun and Fluffy Treats to Eat by American Girl LLC with the designs and logos all being trademarks of American Girl LLCPhoto Credit: Covered in Cookbooks For a little girl, the American Girl store in NYC is like a magical wonderland somewhat similar to visiting the giant Toys R' Us or maybe even …
A Thanksgiving Lasagna
"Just A Spoonful of Sugar": 2nd Edition Recipes Contributed by the Broadway Company of Mary Poppins. Book assembled to help support Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDSPhoto Credit: Covered in Cookbooks In some communities, lasagna is a very traditional Thanksgiving food that serves as a main course next to other star dishes like the turkey (or …