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The Donnarama Dishes Blog
The Dishes (Recipes)
I've shared some of my favorite recipe and cooking insights


Cilantro Lime Shrimp: Easy, Quick, & Healthy!
Healthy, delicious, easy, and quick: Cilantro Lime Shrimp checks all the boxes and is a dinner favorite around here.
May 1


The Easiest & Tastiest Chicken Soup/ Broth/ Stock!
I have a new way to make chicken soup (stock, broth) which I must share. It's stupidly easy & delicious, and used for my matzo ball soup.
Mar 21


The Incredible Edible (Hard-Boiled) Egg
You know how peeling hard boiled eggs can be stressful if/ when you need the eggs to be smooth and look good? Well, this post is for you!
Mar 7


Valentine's Day!
Express your love with food this valentine's day. I have a simple (to make and to clean up) menu which will communicate how you feel. xoxo
Feb 11


Candied Nuts
Quick and easy, this is your new go-to candied nut recipe. If you like cinnamon and nuts, you'll want to read on!
Jan 15


Use Up Your Leftover Chicken: Chicken Tortilla Soup
This recipe for chicken tortilla soup is a quick and hearty way to use up the leftover chicken languishing in your fridge.
Dec 19, 2024


Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Greek lemon chicken & rice (Avgolemono) soup is easy, tasty, and SO comforting! I really think you should add it to your menu plan.
Dec 9, 2024


Thanksgiving Prep (Mostly à la Martha)
Planning insights for Thanksgiving: which pan to use, when to prep what, and how to dial it back for an intimate meal.
Nov 19, 2024


Zippy Corn Chip Crusted Chicken
Who doesn't love crispy chicken? Here's a simple recipe, using a new favorite Trader Joe's product, to try when you want pub-type food.
Nov 1, 2024


Peppers: Stuffed & Unstuffed
Versatile and a great way to use up leftovers, this recipe for bell peppers: stuffed and unstuffed should be in your consideration set.
Oct 18, 2024


Be Ready: The High Holy Days Are Coming Up!
The Jewish holidays are upon us, and it's never too soon to start your baking. I've made maple ruggelach this year; yum!
Sep 18, 2024


Marry Me Mac & Cheese
This is the go-to mac & cheese for me and my loved ones. And I'd argue it should be for you and yours, as well. It's really that good.
Sep 4, 2024


Following Up On The Best Crumb Cake Recipe: The Blueberry Version!
The blueberry version of the double peach crumb coffee cake may be even better than the original!
Aug 22, 2024


The Incredibly Versatile Smoked Trout Spread You Need
A simple appetizer or bunch dish, this smoked trout spread is something you'll be proud to serve. It can be served both fancy & casual!
Aug 9, 2024


Roasted (White) Fish With Green Beans & Tomatoes
Making the most of in-season tomatoes and green beans, this fish dish is QUICK, SIMPLE, HEALTHY & DELICIOUS! Trust me on this.
Aug 2, 2024


Fresh Corn Salad For The Win!
You know I am a fan of using in-season produce, and this healthy salad is a summer favorite around here. Give it a try!
Jul 26, 2024


Double Peach Crumb Coffee Cake
A doubly delicious coffee cake with a second layer of both fruit and crumble will keep them coming back for more!
Jul 10, 2024


Delicious & Easy BBQ Ribs
The easiest and most delicious ribs recipe you'll ever need!
Jun 20, 2024


Pancetta, Sage, and Tomato Sauce
A simple and delicious tomato sauce. It requires no skill and few ingredients and I strongly urge you to give it a try.
May 22, 2024


Matzoh Crack: It's Great All Year Long
This delicious, crispy, toffee & chocolate treat is great for Passover and year-round. Plus, it freezes really well and makes a great gift!
Apr 17, 2024


How To Make This Night Different From All Other Nights (Hint: It Could Be My Brisket)
A Passover Primer for guests and hosts alike, this post offers the gold-standard brisket recipe (in my opinion) as well as some inspiration.
Apr 10, 2024


Black Bean Soup, An Eclipse-Friendly Playlist, And Some Other Black & White Ideas
Black & White/ Light & Dark ideas in honor of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Apr 2, 2024


The Spring Holidays Are Upon Us
St. Patty's Day, Purim, Easter, and Passover are coming up and it's time to think about how you'll be celebrating them, or not.
Mar 6, 2024


Banana Chocolate Chip Bread & Muffins
Great for brunch, dessert or snacks, this should be a go-to recipe. It freezes well enough to keep in your freezer for emergencies!
Jan 11, 2024


The Artichoke Appetizer You Need
This is THE artichoke appetizer recipe you need! It is simple, delicious, and cheesy. be warned, though -- it gets devoured and requested!
Dec 26, 2023


The Holiday Table & Entertaining
Want to have more time with your guests when they come over for a holiday meal? I've shared some tips which might help in this latest post.
Dec 8, 2023


Simple & Delicious Cranberry Sauce
Make, don't buy, your cranberry sauce! This recipe is simple, delicious (to foodies and kids alike), and makes a great gift, too boot.
Nov 20, 2023


A CRISPY Gingersnap Cookie!
Crispy and thin, these gingersnaps have some of the primary flavors of Thanksgiving and freeze well for all your gingersnap emergencies!
Nov 15, 2023


Homemade Applesauce: Simple, Healthy, and Delicious. No, REALLY!
Sweet, SO SIMPLE, healthy, and delicious; this may be the perfect recipe for applesauce. Plus, you can freeze it!!
Oct 20, 2023


For Those In Need Of Comfort
I decided I wasn't going to wade into deep waters. But what is going on right now is not OK. I'm not even sure chicken soup will help.
Oct 12, 2023


Split Pea Soup
Hearty, tasty, potentially vegetarian, and easy, this recipe for split pea soup is a keeper.
Oct 3, 2023


These Are A Few of My Favorite Things: The Kitchen Edition
These are a few of my favorite unpredictable kitchen things.
Sep 26, 2023


Ruggelach For The Win!
Ruggelach, a delicious filled and rolled cookie, freezes well and should always be kept on-hand in case of ruggelach emergencies.
Sep 11, 2023


It's Time To Make The Challah!
A labor of love, this challah recipe does not disappoint. Make it in advance so you always have some on hand for challah emergencies!
Sep 4, 2023


Easy One-Pan Roasted Fish & Artichokes
This is a healthy, simple, unfussy, quick, and delicious dinner. I recently learned that CANNED ARTICHOKES can be roasted! Seriously,...
Aug 24, 2023


It's Berry Season; Do Something About It!
You can't go wrong serving a berry tart when fresh berries abound, and this recipe gives the most bang for the effort (or complication) buck
Aug 11, 2023


Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Black bean tacos with a cilantro lime slaw is a quick, delicious and vegetarian dinner. Did I say delicious?
Jul 31, 2023


Microwave Cooking Hacks
Easy and fast ways your microwave beats traditional cooking methods.
Jul 23, 2023


Fruit Salad: Yummy, Yummy
A delicious fruit salad with less chopping and more flavor lies in using canned diced peaches in light syrup and pomegranate seeds.
Jul 10, 2023


Flourless Chocolate Cake: An Amazingly Simple Recipe
A simple and delicious (gluten-free) flourless chocolate cake recipe sure to please all the chocolate lovers in your life.
Jun 30, 2023


Sourdough Crackers Every Week
I never intended to be a sourdough person. But COVID came, and a friend gifted me some starter with instructions on how to keep the...
Jun 21, 2023


Skillet Shrimp Scampi: Yes, Please!
I may not be the Queen of Treyf (non-Kosher foods) -- my friend Marcy holds that title -- but I do enjoy my shellfish! And I really...
Jun 8, 2023
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