Cooking With Alisa

Brrr. It is 18 degrees Fahrenheit out and I am dreaming of a summer fruit cobbler, although to be fair, I have never really figured out the difference between a cobbler, a crumble and a crisp. To me the three, especially when made with a mélange of fruits, are synonymous... and delicious. I tried a number of different recipes including a plum cobbler that was spectacular in color but too sweet, and a mixed fruit cobbler that had an ultra sweet topping, so I went for my own concoction....

Peach, Plum & Berry Crumble Brrr. It is 18 degrees Fahrenheit out and I am dreaming of a summer fruit cobbler, although to be fair, I have never really figured out the difference between a cobbler, a crumble and a crisp. To m…

Ah, Italy! So many delicious flavors, but one of my all time favorites is Tiramisu - it is essentially a coffee/sabayon trifle. Don't be intimidated. This is fairly easy to make and even if you ruin it, it STILL comes out tasting DELICIOUS. There are multiple ways to make a tiramisu, each delicious in its own right, but I prefer a rich and creamy version with a sabayon made from yolks, sugar and marsala wine cooked over a double boiler....

Tiramisu – Italy Ah, Italy! So many delicious flavors, but one of my all time favorites is Tiramisu – it is essentially a coffee/sabayon trifle. Don’t be intimidated. This is fairly easy to make and eve…

If you are looking for a potato dish that is a bit different, try this authentic Mexican dish, Rajas con Papas - Potatoes & Poblanos in Cream! It is both GF and vegetarian. Yum. I had this dish years ago when I was studying abroad in Cuernavaca, Mexico. I lived with a Mexican family and this was not only my favorite dish she made, but one of my all time favorites....

Rajas con Papas – Potatoes & Poblano Peppers in Cream (Mexico) If you are looking for a potato dish that is a bit different, try this authentic Mexican dish, Rajas con Papas – Potatoes & Poblanos in Cream! It is both GF and vegetarian. Yum. I had thi…

French Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce (Poires en Cagoule de Perpignan) is that absolute perfect dessert for any meal. Because it is fruit, it feels light and refreshing. Visually it is appealing and flavor-wise it packs a punch. The way the pear juices subtly infuse the wine reduction makes is the secret to the chocolate sauce. Best of all, it is fairly simple to make, can be made ahead, is gluten free and best of all, if you make it the day of, the pleasant aroma turns your house into a warm and welcoming home....

Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce (Poires en Cagoule de Perpignan) – France French Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce (Poires en Cagoule de Perpignan) is that absolute perfect dessert for any meal. Because it is fruit, it feels light and refreshing. Visually it is appealin…

In the US, when we think of salad, we think of something like a green salad, a cob salad or a Caesar among others. But in Israel, their interpretation of salad is totally different - think salad meets tapas - small portions of a large variety of dishes that together can be a meal in and of itself or can compliment a meal or can be served as an appetizer....

Salade de Carottes à la Marocaine (Carrot and Cumin Salad) – Morocco / Israel In the US, when we think of salad, we think of something like a green salad, a cob salad or a Caesar among others. But in Israel, their interpretation of salad is totally different – think sa…