To make baharat spice blend at home, use:
2 tsp allspice
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp cloves

Dough is made the night before

This couldn’t be easier and surprisingly good

A universal hit

Le Pain Quotidien in New York was our favorite place for breakfast when Jessica and I visited to see “The Gates” installation in Central Park by Cristo. We still remember the wonderful crusty bread served with topping of fresh mozarella, pesto, and black olive tapenade.

Don’t be put off by the agave syrup, which I found in the health food store and is extremely expensive, honey could easily be used as a substitute. Also, I didn’t have Spike seasoning and used Emeril’s instead. In fact, you could go without either one and I don’t think it would make that much difference. This recipe was a hit at my dinner party.

It’s hard to make this look good, but it is extremely tasty. The trick is not to let the outside get too dark before the chicken is done.

I fancy myself a part-time gourmet, so jello salad is the last thing I would want to bring to a party. But every time I bring this one, everybody loves it. The salty pretzels topped by the cream cheese and sweet strawberries add a colorful touch to a buffet.

This is an absolutely foolproof, fluffy, perfect quiche recipe!