Philacatessen

Recipes, gift ideas, restaurant reviews and food news from around the Delaware Valley.

What a Cake-tastrophe!

Lest you think that my kitchen is one long success story, I share with you my latest flop.

Harry’s Crème Brulee

Several years ago, my friend Rachel was diagnosed with a gluten allergy. She stopped eating wheat products and since then has been the picture...

One-Pan Chicken Quinoa Dinner

This is a great weeknight dinner — it’s a healthy meal done in under an hour, with the bulk of the time simmering unattended. I...

Noshes by Sherri Shares Honey Cake Recipe

Sherri and Michael Leon, co-owners of Noshes by Sherri noshesbysherri.com/ , are known for their delicious Jewish baked goods.

Ginger-Garlic-Sesame Bok Choy

This recipe is so simple and so delicious. I bought two bunches of bok choy at the farmers market last week, and this ended up being the perfect way to prepare it.

Erica Pais’ Cardamom Blondies

Local pastry chef and baking instructor Erica Pais credits her mother with forecasting her destiny as a pastry professional.