In the heart of Swedish holiday traditions lies a culinary gem: Kanellängd, a lovely cinnamon bread that pleases the taste buds and warms hearts. Rooted in centuries of tradition, this festive delight holds a special place in Swedish Christmas celebrations. Origin Dating back to the 15th century, Kanellängd symbolizes the spirit of togetherness and joy […]
Pumpkin bread is practically the mascot of fall. By late August—before the sunscreen has even made it back to the closet—the shelves are lined with pumpkin-flavored everything. Cereal, cookies, ice cream, soups, muffins, pasta, butters, and even beer. It’s as if the entire grocery store collectively decided that the moment one leaf falls, we must […]
The first thing my boys said to me when I made Easter bread for the first time, was; why the heck are you baking Easter eggs into the challah? Those, are Jewish kids for you. I had a good laugh, but in fairness to them, I get it. When you break it down, Easter bread […]
Babka, (Yiddish for “little grandmother”), is one of the most iconic Jewish sweets there are. Considered part bread, part cake, babka is traditionally baked in a loaf pan, but can also be braided into a wreath shape (called a krantz). The secret to making a great babka is making sure there are lots of sugary twists, […]
I’m Jewish, but I was born Christian. I’ve blogged about this before. The short story is, that I converted years ago when I got married. Growing up, my family was not religious at all, but we celebrated the major Christian holidays, mainly through food, family time, and gifting. Easter was a favorite. I loved glazed […]
Let’s call this for what it is, absolutely incredible. Seriously, I can’t take how delicious (or stunning) this braised cocoa and peanut butter brioche is. This is not my recipe, this amazing recipe is from the magazine Bake from Scratch and it is a killer one. The moment I saw it, I had to make […]
Some recipes you just need in your life, this is one of those. If you are a chocolate lover, keep reading. This rich, decadent double chocolate banana bread is something I’ve recently become obsessed with. This recipe is not mine, it’s from a food blog called Just So Tasty. I have only lightly adapted the […]
Challah is a special bread in Jewish cuisine that is braided and typically eaten on Sabbath, as well as several Jewish holidays–excluding Passover. The name “challah” refers to the act of separating a small portion of the dough, which is then set aside as a “tithe” for what is known as the “Kohen”. The act […]
I think my little one is addicted to Nutella. Seriously, he would eat it every day if I allowed it. For the record, I don’t, it’s a treat. I can’t blame him. Who does not love this chocolatey hazelnut spread inside a warm crepe? It’s my fault, I introduced him to this dessert spread years […]
Bananas are delicious. A perfect food, some would say, loaded with vitamin B, that even comes in their very own traveling case. We buy bananas to eat them, but bananas are tricky. In the grocery store, it takes time to select the perfect bunch, I often grab them last as it takes some thought. Not […]
Andrea Potischman
Welcome to my blog Simmer + Sauce. I always thought I was going to be a lawyer, but going to culinary school was one of the best decisions I ever made. I’m a former professional chef from NYC who loves to eat, cook and talk about food. My focus is great food, with solid recipes and reasonable ingredient lists. Cooking should be enjoyable, not stressful. Many of my recipes are family friendly and often on the healthy(ish) side.