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Mom’s Perfect Kugel is my go-to kugel for every holiday. Apricot preserves, vanilla notes, and a crunchy, to-die-for topping, put it over the top. This is my most-requested recipe.
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A simple fish sandwich with a salty note that’s perfect for lunch or a light bite.
The Backstory:Â This is a classic sandwich. Â You can add whatever you like to the mix or you can follow the recipe. Â But to tell the truth, th[…]-READ-MORE>

Kosher lamb stew is a flavorful one-pot wonder with fork-tender meat and veggies bathing in savory sauce. Just add fresh challah for dipping!
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This lite grilled cheese sandwich is so delicious, you’ll never miss the extra fat or calories. Better yet–it takes just minutes to make.
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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.
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The Backstory:Â Roasted chicken with apricots is a Jewish fan favorite that often graces our Shabbat table as well as our Seder gatherings. My mother made this recipe for years, as have many of my friends and relatives, but cookin[…]-READ-MORE>

Apple crisp is fall’s favorite dessert and our lighter version is sweet and crumbly with notes of cinnamon, lemon and vanilla.
The Backstory:Â Apple Crisp is a traditional fall dessert that’s a perfect chocie for your Rosh Hashan[…]-READ-MORE>

Start this slow-cooking, traditional cholent stew the night before Shabbat for a delicious, cook-free Friday night.
The Backstory:Â Traditional cholent is a savory, fork-tender stew that dates back thousands of years. It was ap[…]-READ-MORE>

Chocolate and fruit are a marriage made in heaven.
The Backstory:Â Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of the easiest, most elegant, and definitely one of the most romantic desserts, hands down. They also take just minutes t[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â Stuffed peppers is one of those dishes that can be served in a variety of settings. Serve it for lunch or dinner with crusty bread (to mop up the delicious sauce). Stuffed Peppers also looks beautiful on a buffet t[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â I had never cooked a good, or for that matter, a standard roast beef that was edible. It was either too well done or under cooked. Â When it was over cooked I would tell my hubby “let’s have something light” for di[…]-READ-MORE>

These are just about the best blueberry crumb muffins we’ve ever come across. The muffins are moist, sweet, and absolutely delicious. AND. OH. THAT. TOPPING. TO DIE FOR!
The Backstory:Â I am a lover of all baked goods (no surpr[…]-READ-MORE>
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