Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


Savory turkey meatloaf is a lighter alternative to beef, but is still moist, juicy, and full of delicious flavor and texture.
The Backstory:Â Can you say comfort food like Mom used to make?! Â Our savory turkey meatloaf can be […]-READ-MORE>

These gorgeous tart, creamy, and delicious two-bite mini lemon cheesecake tarts are absolutely addicting! The combination of cheesecake and lemon is as close to confection heaven as it gets and these are just beautiful topped with[…]-READ-MORE>

Tu B’Shevat or the Jewish “New Year of Trees” is a festive celebration in honor of the the fruit bearing trees in Israel that awake from their winter naps and begin a new cycle of bearing fruit. For this reason, on Tu B’Shevat we […]-READ-MORE>

These are the the perfect Kosher chocolate cookies–gooey, chewy, & crisp on the edges.
The Backstory:Â I first learned how to make these Kosher chocolate chip cookies in the seventh grade. I took a Home-Ec class with Mrs. […]-READ-MORE>

Iced, sticky, sweet, and delicious, these are the ultimate in brunch indulgence.
Backstory:Â There are few things in life that are better to wake up to than the smell of warm cinnamon rolls and if you’ve grown up around a baker[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â I first had this dish at my Aunt Lena’s house in Boston in 1948 or 1949. I was probably about 7 or 8 years old at the time. This was a very popular dairy dish that was commonly made in Kosher homes and almost alway[…]-READ-MORE>

Our perfect cranberry sauce is sweet, tart, and the easiest side you’ll make for Thanksgiving, Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
The Backstory:Â What really needs to be said about everyone’s favorite Thanksgi[…]-READ-MORE>

Homemade hot cocoa with marshmallows is everyone’s favorite winter drink. The more marshmallows, the better!
The Backstory:Â What could be better than a cup of homemade hot cocoa with marshmallows on a crisp and cold day? It do[…]-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>

A light desert that would be  great for the High Holidays.
The Backstory:Â The history of Jews and fruit goes as far back as the Bible where pomegranates were said to be depicted on the pillars that stood in front of the templ[…]-READ-MORE>

I’m not sure how Jews originally began their love affair with Italian food, but for this writer, I know how it all began. At the age of seven, my parents moved from Brooklyn to Staten Island (what they then considered ‘the country[…]-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>
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