Matzah Ball Croutons
I love matzah balls in my soup! I don’t care what kind of soup it is really, I just want a heavy “sinker” matzah ball that soaks up… Read More »
Crock Pot French Toast Casserole
Check out my recipe for Crock Pot French Toast Casserole in this incredible new online magazine celebrating Jewish creativity, jCreate Magazine! I am honored to be part of… Read More »
Veal and White Eggplant Cassoulet
So I was wandering up and down the aisles of the grocery store when I came across these white eggplants. Have you ever seen a white eggplant before?… Read More »
Passover Bagels with Cream Cheese & Blueberry Cheesecake Milkshake
People tend to complain that they don’t like Passover food but I have really been enjoying myself during the holiday this year. Lots of delicious soups, fresh fish,… Read More »
Middle Eastern Cuisine at Geffen Gourmet
If you’re looking for authentic kosher Middle Eastern take-out cuisine, you best get yourself right over to Geffen Gourmet in Long Island, New York! Okay, if you don’t… Read More »
Zahtar Braided Bread
Purim is right around the corner and I finally decided on a theme for my shalach manot this year. Last year, I was so last minute with my… Read More »
Crock Pot Blueberry Cinnamon-Swirl Banana Bread
If you’ve been following Kitchen Tested since it began in 2011, you might remember my Banana Blueberry Streusel Bread. I’m seriously afraid to make that banana bread again because… Read More »
A Gourmet Meal with Chef Zissie
Would you say no if your super-talented friend (who just happens to be a Private Chef and Teacher) offers to cook for you in your own kitchen??? Yeah,… Read More »
The Kosher BLT Sandwich
I’ve never had a BLT before. Since bacon isn’t kosher, I guess I always figured a sandwich filled with lots of crunchy bacon would be off the table… Read More »
Chocolate Challah
I LOVE challah! I mean, does anyone out there NOT love challah? What I’ve found from a lifetime of eating challah on Shabbat is that everyone has their… Read More »

Hi, I'm Melinda. Welcome to Kitchen Tested! I love to cook original, experimental and adventurous recipes and make them accessible for your own kitchen. And to top it all off, everything is kosher! 


