Believing in family dinners since 1991
Hi! I'm Leora. I am married to a fire captain (who is also the man of my dreams!), a mom to five grown kids, and a nana to five darling grandkids! I firmly believe in the importance of putting distractions away and sitting down together for family dinner, and doing so has been a tradition in our home ever since my husband and I got married 30 years ago. In fact, my children still come home often for family dinners, even though most are moved out of the house. My goal is to provide you with delicious recipes that you can share with your loved ones around the table. So, join my family for dinner, and pass your plates!
Although these weren’t the barbecue pork chops my kids asked for, I am confident in saying they enjoyed these just as much. Tender and tasty — these pork chops are a bit tangy, and pair perfectly with roasted potatoes.
One of my husband’s fondest memories from elementary school is the chocolate cookies that the lunch ladies always made. I think we can all look back and remember those cookies; soft, chocolatey, and topped with powdered sugar. These cookies are my own version of this past time favorite. Enjoy with a cold glass of milk, …
Last night was one of those nights that my kids wanted pizza, so I ordered pizza for them, but I wasn’t in the mood for pizza so I threw this soup together on the spot. I didn’t make this soup with the intention of posting it on my blog, but it is too good to …
I was at Orson Gygi a few weeks ago when I stumbled upon some hazelnut paste. I was immediately inspired and wanted to create something with this paste. If you don’t know what Orson Gygi is, it’s an incredible store here in Utah dedicated to all things cooking, baking, and eating. Highly recommend stopping in …
The croquembouche has been called the “super bowl of desserts,” and this year I decided I wanted to tackle it. No pun intended 😉 In Europe, these dessert is reserved more for weddings and special events, but I thought it would be fun to bring it out for the holidays. The one tip I have …
This is my husband’s favorite time of year because eggnog is finally back on the shelves. I didn’t know this, but my son-in-law also loves eggnog. So when I asked the family for cookie recommendations, my son-in-law responded with, “Can you create an eggnog cookie?” Challenge accepted! You will love these soft cookies. Perfectly spiced …
Macarons are some of my kids’ favorite treats, and I love experimenting with new flavors. These coconut macarons are perfectly sweet, and they are a delicious treat for any time of the year.
I have wanted to try harissa paste for a long time, and creating my own harissa inspired sauce for chicken was the perfect opportunity. My family devoured this, and I’m sure yours will as well! Serve with my Moroccan Spice Roasted Potatoes.
The perfect side dish! Soft on the inside, crispy on the outside.
Most romesco sauces are made with only one type of nut, but I have to brag… I got a bit creative. My sauce is made with hazelnuts AND almonds, with piquillo peppers as well. I served this chicken with sauteed green beans and roasted potatoes with onions and lemon. Add this to your weekly menu …