Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family

The Backstory:Â When you think of a Waldorf Salad you likely think: apples, celery, walnuts, grapes, bed of lettuce. And you should. Over the years, so many different spins have been made on this old classic, from adding cranberri[…]-READ-MORE>
Satisfying, savory, hearty and delicious, our kosher turkey chili hits the spot when you’re in need of some good-for-your comfort food. This one-pot meal cooks up in an hour and lasts for days.
The Backstory:Â Oh, how I love to[…]-READ-MORE>
Bring back a taste of the old country with our Hungarian Goulash. This hearty dish will stick to your ribs warm you up on cold winter days.
The Backstory:Â Goulash is a type of stew made with meat and vegetables and when most p[…]-READ-MORE>
Give ordinary bananas a wow makeover with melted chocolate and nuts and watch your guests go wild.
The Backstory:Â Who doesn’t like bananas? Â No one I know. Now add some melted chocolate, chopped nuts, and put it all on a stic[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â My cousin Rhonda, who resides in Canada, gave me this recipe. Â It is from her sister, Ricky. The story of my Canadian relatives go back for decades. Â My grandfather and Ricky’s grandmother were brother and sister[…]-READ-MORE>
Couscous with spinach, onions and tomatoes is simply fresh and flavorful. This is a perfect side, light lunch (add protein!) and go-to all year round.
…The Backstory continues:Â This delicious dish is flavorful, satisfying an[…]-READ-MORE>
Our Pomme (“apple” in French) gold leaf candy dish is a fun and festive way to display sweet treats or nuts for the holidays or any time you entertain. The apple motif makes it a wonderful piece to use (or give as a hostess gift) […]-READ-MORE>
Our chicken soup with potato matzoh balls are delicious, delicate, and come out perfect every time. This makes an ideal first course for Seder.
The Backstory:Â These light and fluffy (no, really, they are) matzo balls are perfe[…]-READ-MORE>
Where to even begin? These gorgeous marzipan and apricot jam-layered cookies are a throwback to just about everyone’s childhood. How could anyone resist them? Well, you don’t have to and now you can even make them at home with our[…]-READ-MORE>
Golden pastry surrounds a savory filling in this classic potato knish recipe. Perfect for party apps, holidays, or family get-togethers!
The Backstory:Â Oh, how I love a classic potato knish. I’m sorry (in advance) to everyone […]-READ-MORE>
Crisp falafel balls are simply perfect in a pita sandwich or in a salad in this classic Middle Eastern dish.
The Backstory:Â Oh how I love falafel and my road to discovering this classic Israeli street food started in my childh[…]-READ-MORE>
Eggs, lox, and onions is a delicious Jewish breakfast classic that’s easy to make at home. Don’t forget the bagels!
Backstory:Â This simple recipe for Eggs, Lox and Onions is one of my most beloved, because it reminds me of my […]-READ-MORE>
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