1980's Apple Kugel(opens in new tab)
When you need to remember that the best foods start with a can!
Farmer's Chop Suey(opens in new tab)
Summer Veggies, Fresh Herbs & Cottage Cheese
Muhamarra(opens in new tab)
Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
Sangria!(opens in new tab)
Practically Fruit Salad...but so much tastier!
Amy's Greek Meatballs(opens in new tab)
Big Flavor! Little Work!
Lox & Cod Chowder(opens in new tab)
Rich and Creamy with a touch of Luxury!
Sweet & Spicy Nuts(opens in new tab)
Never have a cocktail alone!
Salty Butter Cookies(opens in new tab)
Give me the cookie perfection!
Chili Oil(opens in new tab)
I can't feel my face when I'm with you...
Herb Paste(opens in new tab)
Always a good idea...
Hot Dogs & Beans(opens in new tab)
With Special Guest, Genie!
Instant Mezze Board(opens in new tab)
So Easy and So Satisfying!
Hidden Nutrition Tomato Soup(opens in new tab)
Trick your friends and family with Tomato Soup!
Hamentashen(opens in new tab)
You know you want this filled Butter Cookie!
Irish Soda Bread(opens in new tab)
Eat this bread fast before your friends realize how good it is!
Hot Buttered Rum(opens in new tab)
The Buttery Babe makes a Buttery Cocktail. So Meta!
Moroccan Grilled Cheese(opens in new tab)
5 Ingredients, 5 Minutes of Prep, 5 Minutes of Bake!
Welsh Rarebit(opens in new tab)
Toast Cups filled with Beer Cheese Dip!
Pantry Pumkin Pasta(opens in new tab)
Quick and comforting with the flavors of fall in a classic one pot dinner!
Savory Granola(opens in new tab)
Oats, Millet, Quinoa, Seeds and Spices. Add some taste and crunch to yogurt, soups and salads.
Fall Galette(opens in new tab)
Sweet Potato, Red Onion, Apple, some seasonings and Pie Dough. So Good!
Creamed Turnips(opens in new tab)
Turnips, Cream Cheese, Horseradish and Chives. 1 Pan, 15 minutes. Yep. Let me just throw some chicken to roast in the oven and dinner is done!
Kohlrabi Rosti(opens in new tab)
Kohlrabi and chives in a delicious creamy yet crunchy rosti? Yes, please! Loaded with vitamins and just a tiny bit of butter, this veggie packed cake will change your opinion of stems forever!
Sweet Noodle Kugel(opens in new tab)
Noodle Kugel loaded with sour cream, cottage cheese, butter, two kinds of sugar and pecans. This will bring comfort to any in despair!
Okonomiyaki(opens in new tab)
Chewy and tender and full of actually nutritious veggies, these Japanese Cabbage Pancakes are a favorite at our house. Almost any leafy green vegetable will get the job done, plus there are dipping sauces...suddenly healthy is the new fun!
Mexico City Quesadillas(opens in new tab)
Crunchy and tender and melty and cheesy. Oh my! I think I need a cool drink just saying all of my favorite words. Bring the street food of Mexico City to your house with these amazing Quesadillas!
Broiled Feta & Spring Salad(opens in new tab)
Eat the Spring any time of year! Pop the feta under the broiler and slice up a quick salad while it gets golden, brown and delicious. Add some toast and a glass of rose. Done and done.
Butternut Phyllos(opens in new tab)
Tender Butternut Squash, Sweet Caramelized Onions and Tangy Feta make for a Delicious, Flaky Appetizer in my Butternut Phyllo Cigars!
Beef Carbonnade(opens in new tab)
As summer turns to fall, we crave stew and bread. Here's one of our favorites, Beef Carbonnade. Belgium beef stew with onions and warm spices.
Gnudi(opens in new tab)
Comforting and shockingly healthy for a Buttery Babe recipe, these ricotta and greens dumplings come together in a few minutes. Perfect for a starter or the main event in a tomato sauce, or made tiny and float them in broth.
Salmon Dinner(opens in new tab)
Make Date Night at home! Luxurious Mustard and Rosemary Salmon, Glazed Baby Turnips, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes. Perfect for two, but quick and easy enough for entertaining.
Ricotta Gnocchi(opens in new tab)
Puffy clouds of Ricotta! Lemon Zest! Chives! Butter Sauce! And it comes together in minutes. Light enough for lunch, indulgent enough for entertaining. Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon Chive Beurre Blanc might just be perfect.
Rosemary Shortbread(opens in new tab)
Savory herbs and sweet sugar. Plus the star ingredient: Butter! Serve with dessert, cheese, or a delightful glass of wine. Go ahead, have 2 cookies!
Ricotta Gnocchi(opens in new tab)
Puffy clouds of Ricotta! Lemon Zest! Chives! Butter Sauce! And it comes together in minutes. Light enough for lunch, indulgent enough for entertaining. Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon Chive Beurre Blanc might just be perfect.
Potato Latkes(opens in new tab)
Potato, Onion, and Oil. It could be the new hit facial mask! Or just the best potato latke of your life. Enjoy my family recipe. Just don't be stingy with the oil. It is a holiday, y'know!
Sweet Potato Pancakes(opens in new tab)
Full of fiber and vitamins these pancakes serve double duty of being healthy and helping with the leftovers. But who am I kidding? Enjoy life and slather them in delicious butter and real maple syrup!
Cucumber Salad(opens in new tab)
Third Generation, Same Delicious Results
Home Made Mustard(opens in new tab)
Make yourself a little spread!
Mint Juleps(opens in new tab)
Fancy, easy & fast. A cocktail, you sicko!
Salt & Pepper Noodle Kugel(opens in new tab)
Skillets are the new Pyrex.
Marmalade Dressing(opens in new tab)
Just Shake Like Nobody's Watching!
Apple Butter Grilled Cheese(opens in new tab)
Comfy. Cozy. Perfection.
Brie Puffs(opens in new tab)
Yep. I just made fancy appetizers out of leftovers. You should do it too!
Lantil & Salami Soup(opens in new tab)
Quick and Filling! Did I mention the tiny pasta?
Bagel Chips(opens in new tab)
Perfect to eat by the handful or top the Lox & Cod Chowder!
Creamed Spinach Grilled Cheese(opens in new tab)
Vegetables are here - you know, coated in cheese, butter and bread!
"Too Much" Puttanesca(opens in new tab)
Capers. Anchovy. Olives. Tomato. Pasta. ALL OF THE RED PEPPER FLAKES
Tequila Queso Dip(opens in new tab)
A garden full of Veggies swimming in Tequila and Cheese!
Halvah Cookies(opens in new tab)
Brown Sugar Butter Cookies laced with chunks of Sesame Halvah!
Passover Meatballs(opens in new tab)
Sweet and Sour Meatballs made by my parents!
Kreplach(opens in new tab)
Not just my beloved puppy, also a tasty dumpling!
Basil Pesto Base(opens in new tab)
Because everything could use a little summer loving.
Crock Pot Mac & Cheese(opens in new tab)
All I want for every meal. Ever
Barley & Bean Salad(opens in new tab)
Barley, Beans and Pesto! Where is my picnic basket?
Corn & Herb Pasta(opens in new tab)
Carbs, Cream and Cheese! Pour me some chilled white wine!
Cheese Board(opens in new tab)
Make yourself comfortable and graze awhile!
Parmesan Frico(opens in new tab)
Crisp, crunchy cheese crackers with a single ingredient!
Corn Dip(opens in new tab)
Creamy, cheesy, full of corn and chiles! This will keep the Arctic Vortex at bay!
Artichoke Braid(opens in new tab)
Golden Puff Pastry, Creamy Cheese, Delicious Artichoke and Hearts of Palm. A great appetizer that is way easier than it looks!
Butternut Squash and Sesame Soup(opens in new tab)
Smooth and flavorful Butternut Squash Soup with a hint of Tahini. A handful of ingredients and 20 minutes is all you need for a quick dinner.
Napkin Dumplings(opens in new tab)
Bread, sauteed onions, butter and fresh herbs! All my favorites! In a super cute white napkin package!
Zucchini Frittata(opens in new tab)
Brunch, lunch, dinner or appetizer...Frittata is always a great choice.
Vietnamese Rice Crepes(opens in new tab)
Crunchy veggies, meat sizzling rice and coconut crepe. Top with yummy tofu and a spicy sauce! You can't go wrong with this splendid snack.
Baked Brie in a Bread Bowl(opens in new tab)
Crusty Sourdough, meet my delicious friends - double creme Brie and Fig Jam. Why don't you three hang out in the oven for 20 minutes while I pour a little something cold to drink?
Handmade Corn Tortillas(opens in new tab)
Nothing gets Taco Tuesday going like fresh tortillas. Okay, a Margarita will also do the trick. But Tequila does not make the house smell good the way toasty corn tortilla do!
Ricotta Fritters(opens in new tab)
Creamy Ricotta cheese turns into a fluffy batter to hide a delightful nugget of Smoked Gouda! Roll the whole thing in breadcrumbs, fry 'em up and pour yourself a glass of bubbles. So good. So gooey. So crunchy. You can thank me after you wipe your mouth.
Goat Cheese Tempura(opens in new tab)
Yes, my friends, I have finally done it. I combined creamy, crunchy, salty, sweet and my pepper mill in one perfect bite. Heat up the oil, break out your whisk, and don't think about all of the calories you are about to consume!
Meyer Lemon Curd(opens in new tab)
The butter...the eggs...the sweet and tart lemon...So dreamy. Plus it's quick and easy. And you don't have to go to a downtown hotel to make all of your tea time dreams come true!
Spaetzle(opens in new tab)
Spaetzle means little sparrows...these dumplings will fly right into your mouth!
Ras al Hanout Broccoli(opens in new tab)
Roasted Broccoli, Succulent Dates, Crunchy Pistachios and Warm Spices? Why does healthy sound dull when the nutritionist explains it? Try my version and skip a few sit ups!
Summer Corn Polenta(opens in new tab)
Make a delicious dinner in a matter of minutes with Summer Corn Polenta. Topped with Fresh Tomato, Herbs and Burrata Cheese, this is sure to please.
Black Pepper Biscuits(opens in new tab)
So good, right out of the oven and slathered with butter! Great with any roasted meats, a bowl of soup, or some salad (if you must.)
Cranberry Sauce(opens in new tab)
Nothing beats the sound of cranberry sauce plopping out of the can. But the flavor after the fun is not holiday worthy. Be a culinary badass an make your own cranberry sauce. 'Cause the sound of those little berries boiling away is very rewarding.
Cranberry Bars(opens in new tab)
Sweater Weather means cookie time! You already made the cranberry sauce, so turn those leftovers into some oat and walnut filled bars of delight!
Butter Cookies(opens in new tab)
Perfectly Buttery and Crumbly. Whiff of Vanilla. Fascinating back story. And some Nuts. A Cookie...or a Young Hollywood Starlet? Watch my movie and find out!
Cranberry Sauce(opens in new tab)
Nothing beats the sound of cranberry sauce plopping out of the can. But the flavor after the fun is not holiday worthy. Be a culinary badass an make your own cranberry sauce. 'Cause the sound of those little berries boiling away is very rewarding.
Because You Asked Nicely
Some of my readers may remember a day that you could turn the tv on to watch me bouncing around. Nowadays, you have to search on the "interweb," remember my married name and hope you are going to find me. Like a twisted game of spin the bottle, you may get a different Emily Adler, you know that one who writes books, or the other one that helps people find jobs. As if they were going to teach you how to cook dinner in a low cut top! I have gotten enough requests...here are some links back to my glory days!
