Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


The Backstory:Â I cannot remember a time when this velvety soup was not served for a holiday dinner. Â My mom never measured anything, and here I am trying to convert her favorite answer to my question, “how much of this or that” […]-READ-MORE>

Individual Cornish hens with savory stuffing are delicious little bundles that taste as gorgeous as they look and they make the most elegant presentation.
The Backstory: My friend Dini has recipes going back more than 50 plus[…]-READ-MORE>

Our sweet and crumbly raspberry oatmeal bars are absolutely addicting. They’re crumbly, moist, and have the most delicious raspberry filling (jam and fresh berries). The best part? They’re one of the easiest baking recipes you’ll […]-READ-MORE>

These delicious tarts are so simple to make and they turn out the most delicious summer dessert. Puff Pastry Plum Tarts also work with apples, peaches, and berries and will become one of your favorite go-to desserts.
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These delicate potato and onion pierogies are savory, tender, and positively addicting. You won’t be able to stop at one so make a double batch!
The Backstory:Â This recipe for potato and onion pierogies was given to me over 50[…]-READ-MORE>

Nutty, sweet, and chewy, our date nut bread is perfect for toast, as is, or even in French toast.
The Backstory: I don’t  know where I got this recipe, but it has been with so many other recipes that I’ve had in a folder that[…]-READ-MORE>

Our Kosher egg and bacon bits sandwich is a savory bite that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. It’s even better on a bagel!
The Backstory:Â Sandwiches are something that I love to prepare for lunch. Â One of my favorit[…]-READ-MORE>

Raspberry sour cream mold is a sweet and tart retro dessert that still in style and as delicious as ever.
Backstory:Â I don’t know how this recipe came to be. I just know that this mold was always on the table for as far back a[…]-READ-MORE>

Rice stuffed chicken is a deliciously savory main dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, company, or special Shabbat celebrations.
The Backstory:Â This recipe comes to me by way of my friend, Lorraine. Â Lorraine is one of […]-READ-MORE>

Shirlee’s sugar cookies are truly melt-in-your mouth perfect butter cookies that are impossible to put down after just one bite. These are delicious with coffee, tea, or tucked inside a lunch box. Decorate them for showers, Bar or[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory: This delicious sauce is one of the great French sauces that is actually a derivative of another French sauce: Hollandaise.  Bearnaise uses slightly different ingredients than Hollandaise and although both may see[…]-READ-MORE>
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