Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family

Kosher chili con carne is a zesty, hearty, one-pot meal that’s perfect for weeknights, the big game, or fall and wintry get togethers.
The Backstory:Â Okay, I know what you are thinking, what is a Mexican dish like Kosher chili[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher beef chili is a hearty-one pot meal that will warm (and fill) you up. Add a slice of challah for dipping for a truly scrumptious meal.
The Backstory:Â My cousin Claire gave me a bunch of her favorite recipes and when I s[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â When I was cooking for my family of four, I would often turn to this meat as a safe dish to make. Â It’s easy and was always a wiinner. My family enjoyed it and so did whomever was at my table when I barbecued it. […]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â This recipe is something I concocted. I have been doing the stove top version for as long as I could remember. I also am using the same deep, heavy aluminum skillet that my grandmother gave me. It is safe to say I […]-READ-MORE>
Homemade Kosher corn dogs bring the carnival right to the dinner table with this delicious treat!
The Backstory:Â Here is another recipe that can please children as well as adults. True confession: hot dogs are my favorite food[…]-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>
Our delicious stuffed cabbage recipe is sweet and tangy and will remind you of dinner at your Bubbie’s. It is a perfect as perfect can be.
The Backstory:Â This recipe for stuffed cabbage is actually a variation of my Grandma’s […]-READ-MORE>
Surprisingly delicious, chicken with ketchup glaze strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tanginess and makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
The Backstory:Â Okay, so not exactly the most appetizing name for a dish, but It[…]-READ-MORE>
Chicken with eggplant is a Middle-Eastern inspired dish that’s tender, flavorful, and surrounded by the most delicious, savory sauce. This dish is even better the second day so make a large batch to ensure leftovers.
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The Backstory: This simple Oven Roasted Potatoes side dish can be made with a variety of seasonings. Whatever suits your taste. But my taste for these spuds is usually rosemary and garlic. Somehow rosemary with it’s  “woodsy” ar[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory: Most of the meals I prepare are basic family dinners.  But when I really want to “put on the dogs” (old fashion saying)  for guests,  I make several different main course  meat dishes. More of the Backstory af[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Picture this: it is 1956. I am 15 years old and sitting opposite from me, is my 18-year-old boyfriend (who later became my husband of 53 years, but that’s another story). Â We have been dating for about 2 months. Â[…]-READ-MORE>