Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


The ultimate in creamy comfort food–there won’t be a spoonful left!
The Backstory:Â There’s mac and cheese and then there’s mac and cheese. This recipe is the latter. This is one of those dishes that’s not just for grown ups: […]-READ-MORE>

You can have your Eggplant Parmesan and keep Kosher too! Our recipe is absolutely scrumptious and tastes just like the real thing!
The Backstory:Â So what’s a nice Italian recipe like Eggplant Parmesan doing on a site like this[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â Chicken can be found in practically every culture and cuisine throughout the world, and in Jewish culture, chicken plays a special role in so many of our observances, menus, and customs. From our beautiful and maje[…]-READ-MORE>

Tangy chicken with salad dressing and onion soup is the perfect weeknight dinner!
The Backstory:Â Â Every time I speak with someone and I tell them that I am gathering recipes, before I even ask them if they want to share with […]-READ-MORE>

Roast citrus turkey breast is a savory showstopper for Thanksgiving. This gorgeous dish cooks quickly and delivers juicy meat and luscious pan gravy.
The Backstory: Classic roast turkey breast is one of the easiest ways to prep[…]-READ-MORE>

It might not be Jewish food, but who doesn’t love this classic dish?
The Backstory:Â One of the first things I learned to cook after I was married was tomato sauce. I had never cooked Italian food so I had to get detailed infor[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory: Brisket is something that I have eaten many times (and loved each and every time). Sure, I’ve had it on a plate and on a sandwich as a nosh. But the first time I had this sandwich, I could not believe what I had  […]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â Recently I visited my cousin Clare. Among the many recipes she gave me one was for Chicken Divan. Â I love this woman. She is funny, smart and at times, well, don’t get her ire going. Â She stands maybe 5 feet tall[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â While it’s certainly not a traditional Jewish dish, my family were always pasta lovers and Baked Ziti has been a staple in my home for years. Â Especially when my kids lived at home, I made this dish so many times,[…]-READ-MORE>

Chicken a la King is a creamy and classic one pot meal that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners.
The Backstory:Â This recipe came to me from my friend, Dini. Â She got this from her friend Faye. Â I just love it wh[…]-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>

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>