Play-Dough Cookies
Yeah…that’s how Zach feels about these cookies! I have always loved playing with my food, so making a cookie that I (I mean Zach) can actually play with… Read More »
Water for Elephants
Big top. Circus. Monkeys. Horses. One very old man. And one very large elephant…or bull, depending on how you want to describe wonderful Rosie. Don’t worry, I won’t… Read More »
German-Style Pickled Eggs
I never really thought I would be pickling anything, let alone eggs! But along came an intriguing German-style recipe for pickled eggs from allrecipes.com (one of my favorite recipe… Read More »
Mock Crab Cake Open-Face Sandwiches
I can’t say that I know what crab really tastes like since it isn’t kosher, but I can tell you that these mock crab cakes are amazing! They… Read More »
Homemade Vanilla Extract
I use vanilla extract in practically all of my homemade desserts and I have never been particular about the brand. If it’s vanilla, I will buy it. And… Read More »
Huevos Rancheros with Homemade Tortillas
Happy Cinco de Mayo! I don’t really celebrate this holiday, but why not use it as an excuse to cook something delicious?!? And I do love Mexican food…. Read More »
South African Pumpkin Fritters
These don’t look healthy, do they? I mean, just the word “fritter” sounds like it is filled with oil and fat. Well, you are about to be pleasantly… Read More »
Homemade S’mores Pop Tarts
So many of my childhood memories are food related! One of those memories is making microwaved s’mores for dessert after dinner, and then making seconds when my parents… Read More »
My Purim Mishloach Manot
Happy Purim! From the Strauss Family. I have fond memories of making homemade chocolate lollipops for my families mishloach manot growing up. I unfortunately also remember being really stressed out… Read More »
Guinness Milkshake
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!! I am definitely not Irish and neither is Justin, but he sure wishes he was. In fact, I once bought him a square foot… 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! 


