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 »
KT Turns Two with Red Velvet Fish and Chips
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since I wrote my first recipe for Kitchen Tested. Before sharing my recipe for Red Velvet Fish and Chips, I… Read More »
Mini “Bacon” Cups with Edamame Dip and Red Onion Relish
For this months Kosher Connection link-up, we were challenged to make mini food and I knew this one would be perfect for me! I’m a big time snacker… Read More »
Coffee-Rubbed Lamb Chops with Blueberry Balsamic Reduction
Kitchen Tested has been nominated for an award in the “Best Kosher Food Blog” category in the BEST OF KOSHER awards by Joy of Kosher. You can vote… 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 »
Okra Soup with Duck Fat Matzo Balls
Sometimes soup doesn’t need a ton of ingredients to make a huge impact! This okra soup is the perfect example. With just garlic, sausage, okra, tomatoes, chicken stock… Read More »
Gnocchi Mac & Cheese
Check out my Gnocchi Mac & Cheese on Joy of Kosher! Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… When I think of Chanukah, latkes are always at the forefront… Read More »
Carnival Squash Latkes with Homemade Apple Butter
It’s holiday season and that can only mean one thing: FOOD! Lots and lots of food. We’ve already stuffed ourselves with turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, so what… Read More »
Spatchcock Chicken with Apple Cider Braised Vegetables
I know, I know! You don’t have to say it. That word makes me giggle too! But spatchcock really just means to butterfly the chicken. The technique of… Read More »
Stuffing-Stuffed Beets
Every year, my Thanksgiving table is filled with so many traditional foods like turkey, duck, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato mash, acorn squash, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, chocolate… 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! 


