Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


These kosher vegetable cutlets are savory, crisp, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or layering in a pita.
The Backstory:Â I hardly remember having this as a youngster. Yet as an adult I vividly remember having this at a famous re[…]-READ-MORE>

Our fork-tender, Kosher Chicken Piccata is both citrusy and creamy at the same time. This delicious Italian favorite gets a Kosher makeover with a few easy swap outs and the dish retains all the flavor it’s famous for.
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The Backstory:Â I am always looking for what I call my diet foods. Â Veggies are always a good source for weight loss and this traditional French dish can be used both ways. When I top it off with a sprinkle of grated mozzarella o[…]-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>

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: It was a rarity when my mom made this delicious Stuffed Breast of  Veal dish. I do remember that when I first tasted the veal it was love at first bite. When I started cooking, I  must admit I didn’t make it ofte[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â When it comes to Rack of Lamb, it can be said that this is one of the most tasty, elegant dishes you can serve. I was raised on meat and potatoes. Mom made lamb chops occasionally. Â It was not the baby chops. it w[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory: Chicken is chicken. It seems as though there must be zillions of  recipes out there. Baked, fried, boiled, braised etc.  Get the picture? Practically every culture has their favorites. More of the Backstory after[…]-READ-MORE>

Our cabbage soup with flanken recipe turns out a classic, slow-simmering soup with tender beef that simply shreds in the tangy broth.
The Backstory:Â I well remember my mother making cabbage soup with flanken. Â Usually she use[…]-READ-MORE>

Breaded veal chops are lightly fried, tender, and full of flavor. This is the perfect winter, weeknight dish.
The Backstory: I just love veal in any form, whether it is cutlet style or  breaded  chops I know that there will b[…]-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>

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!
The Backstory:Â This is another comfort, one-pot meal. Â I remember my mom making thi[…]-READ-MORE>