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Strawberry Bread
The Backstory: Strawberry Bread is a nice change of pace from the famous banana bread that is more common. Oh, I am not saying there is anything wrong with the latter, it is delicious. but sometimes a change can be just as good. Â[…]-READ-MORE>
Apple Raisin and Walnut Danish – Healthy Option
Apple pie filling, walnuts and cinnamon make these guilt-free apple raisin walnut Danish a joy to wake up to.
The Backstory:Â You won’t believe it but these delicious Danish have less than 200 calories and only 2.5 grams of fa[…]-READ-MORE>
Passover Crumb Cake
This moist Passover crumb cake cake has hints of ginger that make it so good, it’ll become your go-to crumb cake, even when you’re not cooking for Pesach.
The Backstory:Â This recipe, like so many others on The Jewish Kitchen, […]-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>
Linzer Torte
Linzer Torte is a showstopper of a dessert for good reason. It’s buttery, full of raspberries, melts in your mouth, and is tart and sweet at the same time.
The Backstory:Â This beautiful Austrian dessert, Linzer Torte, has been[…]-READ-MORE>
Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake
Our Rosh Hashanah honey cake is sweet and moist with a touch of whiskey for incredible depth of flavor. This is the perfect ending to your holiday meal.
The Backstory:Â Sponge cake usually surpasses honey cake in popularity as […]-READ-MORE>
Stewed Apricots, Plums and Cherries
These are not your bubbie’s prunes–they are sweeter and absolutely delicious!
The Backstory:Â I have a clear and fond memory of my grandparents at their kitchen table in Brooklyn, and my grandmother serving stewed fruit to my […]-READ-MORE>
Grilled Pineapple
Sweet. juicy grilled pineapple is the perfect ending to a summer meal. It stands on its own or rises to perfection with a dollop of ice cream or sorbet.
The Backstory:Â Grilled Pineapple is just about one of the most delectable[…]-READ-MORE>
Grandma’s Poppyseed Cookies
Grandma’s poppyseed cookies are thin, crisp, and buttery, and melt right in your mouth!
The Backstory:Â To say that my husband loves his Grandma’s poppyseed cookies would be an understatement. He loves them and he loves them de[…]-READ-MORE>
Hungarian Pastry Crescents
Buttery pastry and sweet and nutty filling make these Hungarian pastry crescents melt in your mouth.
The Backstory:Â These delicious little cookies are very similar to rugelach but their texture is a little more dense. Also, un[…]-READ-MORE>
Cinnamon Almond Brittle
Nutty, buttery, and truly addicting, our cinnamon almond brittle is crunchy, sweet, and packed with nuts and cinnamon. You won’t be able to stop nibbling!
The Backstory:Â Recently my friend Lorraine gave me a recipe for Torrone[…]-READ-MORE>
Aaron’s Shortbread Cookies
Aaron’s shortbread cookies are melt-in-your-mouth buttery classics, that take minutes to make and look beautiful as holiday gifts tied with a festive bow.
The Backstory:Â I cannot count the number of times I’ve made these butte[…]-READ-MORE>
