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Mint Sauce
The Backstory:Â When most people think of mint sauce, their first reaction is: lamb. And that makes sense as mint is traditionally paired with mint jelly or mint sauce of some kind. But mint sauce is truly versatile and while it’s[…]-READ-MORE>
Low-Fat Rice Pudding
Low-fat rice pudding is sweet and creamy with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. This yummy classic cooks in 20 minutes and tastes just like the original.
The Backstory:Â This recipe is one of those that happened by accident. I was[…]-READ-MORE>
Honey Cake
Honey and fall spices are delicious. Don’t forget the coffee and cinnamon ice cream.
The Backstory:Â Honey Cake is a traditional dessert that is served at Rosh Hashanah to symbolize the promise and hope for a sweet new year. Th[…]-READ-MORE>
Marble Cake
Buttery vanilla and chocolate cake swirled into a perfect bundt.
The Backstory:Â When I was a little girl, I distinctly remember my grandmother making delicious marble cakes in silver tube pans. She would pop the cake out of th[…]-READ-MORE>
Homemade English Muffins
Homemade English muffins will turn you against store-bought brands forever! They’re light, chewy, and ideal for breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, and pizzas.
The Backstory:Â Anything between two pieces of bread is my idea of a go[…]-READ-MORE>
Chopped Egg Salad
An oldie but goodie that’s as creamy and delicious as ever.
The Backstory:Â This is a short, easy recipe with few ingredients. But it’s different from regular egg salad. The story for this, however, is long. Â I am going way ba[…]-READ-MORE>
Beef Gravy
Perfect gravy every time with this easy recipe.
The Backstory:Â Making a gravy can be very tricky. Â Too much flour, not enough liquid, incorrect seasonings, and next thing you know, you’ve got a mess on your hands. That is why[…]-READ-MORE>
Salad with Fruit, Nuts and Cheese
Salad with fruit, nuts and cheese, is bursting with textures and the perfect mix of savory and sweet flavors for a fabulous lunch or first course.
The Backstory:This is my kind of salad, I love fruit, nuts and cheese and when a[…]-READ-MORE>
Hand-made Beaded Challah Cover
This exquisite hand-made Challah cover features scalloped edging piped with gold thread, a sheer tulle border with an elegant swirling vine design accented with hand-sewn beads and sequins, and a silk background embroidered with b[…]-READ-MORE>
Giant Popovers
Giant popovers deliver a true wow factor to a holiday table. They’re huge golden rolls that are flaky, light, and with a perfect touch of chewiness.
The Backstory:Â I can find no trace to Jewish tradition for the giant popover,[…]-READ-MORE>
Lorraine’s Cheesecake
Watch your guests devour this luscious and creamy cake–you won’t have a single slice left.
The Backstory:Â My girlfriend, Lorraine, swears by this cheesecake. She used to make it all the time. I have yet to sample hers, but sh[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher Holiday Brisket
This classic brisket is my-go holiday brisket for just about every holiday gathering. The meat is fork tender (it literally shreds) and the sauce is tangy, savory and slightly sweet.
The Backstory:Â A few fiances ago (that soun[…]-READ-MORE>
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