Sara Finkel

A terrific ice cream topping perfect for those hot summer days when you don't want to turn on the stove. Ingredients 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water ½ cup sugar ¾ pound fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced ½ cup orange juice Direc...

Delicious and yet so simple to prepare! Make a large quantity to store in your freezer until you are ready to serve it. Ingredients 6–8 tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ cup brown or white sugar 1 ...

A boon for anyone in a hurry. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1⁄3 cup oil 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup coarsely chopped nuts ¾ cup sifted flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Directions In a mixing bowl mix toge...

Baking these is a terrific activity for kids, and everyone enjoys the butterscotch taste. They are also terrific midnight snacks. Ingredients ½ cup margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 1⁄8 teasp...

A quick and easy way to prepare baked fish. Ingredients 4 slices of fish (whitefish, trout, salmon, or halibut) salt, to taste garlic powder, for sprinkling paprika, for sprinkling lemon wedges, for garnish Directions Sprinkle fish lightly with salt on al...

Try this "see-it-and-believe-it" recipe yourself and discover that meatballs and spaghetti can be made in no time. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 large egg, beaten ¼ cup bread crumbs 1 small onion, diced ½ cup water ¼ teaspoon pepper Tomato Sauce 1 lar...

An old French relish adapted for the microwave. Ingredients 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into small cubes 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 green pepper, cut into strips 2 zucchini, thinly sliced 3 tomatoes, peeled...

It doesn't get easier than this! Ingredients 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon oil 1 cup long-grain rice Directions Combine water, salt, and oil in a large microwave-safe pan. Microwave on high until water is boiling. Stir in rice. Cover and micro...

The simple baked potato turned into an elegant party dish. Ingredients 4 medium baking potatoes 3 ounces cream cheese 1–2 scallions, thinly sliced ½ cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper, to taste paprika, for s...