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Cauliflower and Leek Tartlets

05/13/2011 | Amy Spiro | Editorial Assistant | The Nosh Pit

I’m not surprised that cupcakes have become such a national trend. After all, what’s better than a slice of cake? A mini cake made just for you. Individualized and mini desserts are all the rage, but the trend is less pronounced in savory dishes, and I’m not sure why. Individual tarts –whether served as an appetizer or side dish, are a way to impress even the most jaded dinner guests.

Whole Wheat Linguine with Chicken, Zucchini and Mushrooms

05/06/2011 | Amy Spiro | Editorial Assistant | The Nosh Pit

If you only looked at the ingredient list and ignored the instructions, you’d probably be lost.

While the components that make up any dish are obviously essential, it is the treatment of each ingredient that brings a recipe to new heights. That is certainly the case here.

Caramelized Onion Quiche

04/29/2011 | Amy Spiro | Editorial Assistant | The Nosh Pit

You know what I hate? Besides squirrels, Times Square in the summer and adults who wear hats with bunny ears on them? I hate recipes that call themselves “caramelized onion” something, and call for cooking the onions for 10 to 15 minutes. Caramelizing onions - truly caramelizing them, until they’re almost falling apart, a deep, dark brown and your whole kitchen smells like them – takes a while. Like an hour. But it is totally worth it.

Flourless Hazelnut Cake with Chocolate Ganache

04/22/2011 | Amy Spiro | Editorial Assistant | The Nosh Pit

There are a few days left of Passover, and either your fridge is full of leftovers, or you’re thinking desperately about what to eat for the rest of the week. But if you fall in to either of those categories, this cake is for you.

Two Passover Cookies That Will Delight

04/14/2011 | Amy Spiro | Editorial Assistant | The Nosh Pit

Last week I shared some classic Nosh Pit recipes that are easily updatable for Passover. Chicken, salads, roasted vegetables – there are still so many things that are easy to prepare.

Passover Good Eats

04/08/2011 | Amy Spiro | Editorial Assistant | The Nosh Pit

All year long, I've been offering up soups, salads, entrees and desserts that are easy and delicious. With Passover coming up soon, Jewish cooks everywhere are in a panic, looking for recipes and ideas that work for the week-long holiday. Well, look no further. Here are seven Nosh Pit recipes that are perfect for Passover, with little or no changes made at all. Plus, stick around until the end and I'll share a recipe for something that will become a Passover (and year round) staple.