Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


Now this is a delicious grilled steak sandwich–well-seasoned, savory, and cooked to juicy perfection.
The Backstory:Â This hearty Grilled Steak Sandwich is always a hit when served to family and friends. I started making this […]-READ-MORE>

Our glazed sweet potatoes are little bites of heaven–tender, sweet, and just like Bubbie used to make. Serve them anytime–don’t wait for Thanksgiving!
The Backstory:Â What’s Thanksgiving dinner without luscious sweet potatoes[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â Every Passover, I go in search of delicious, flavorful desserts that won’t disappoint or fall flat (no pun intended) due to their lack of flour and leavening agents, and every year, I find myself digging out my sam[…]-READ-MORE>

Bring a little happy (or romance) to your table with these gorgeous, fluffy, vanilla-infused heart-shaped pancakes. Delish!
The Backstory:Â If you’ve got a picky eater (or two) at home, heart-shaped pancakes are the perfect go-[…]-READ-MORE>

Chocolate-caramel matzoh is a decadent Passover treat that turns ordinary matzoh into a  show-stopper dessert. You won’t be able to stop at one piece!
The Backstory:Â There are so many ways to make chocolate-careamel matzoh an[…]-READ-MORE>

One of our classic dairy dishes, perfect as is or topped with fresh fruit or pie topping.
The Backstory: One of my favorite Jewish treats is the blintz – the very thought of these paper-thin crepes filled with a creamy chees[…]-READ-MORE>

Green Beans Almondine is an elegant side dish that takes minutes to prepare and adds instant panache to your dinner table.
The Backstory: This elegant, crispy  and flavorful side has to be one of the easiest vegetable dishes […]-READ-MORE>

Egg and cheese scramble in a pita is a delicious, hand-held breakfast pouch that gets your morning off to a filling and nutritious start.
The Backstory:Â These delicious breakfast pockets are a tasty way to start your morning w[…]-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>

Grandma Gertie’s almond cake is an old-fashioned cake that’s light with note of almond and lemon. This gorgeous cake is perfect with coffee or tea.
The Backstory:Â Today, Mother’s Day 2017, my mother gave me a beautiful Mother'[…]-READ-MORE>

Broccoli slaw is a crunchy, flavorful and fun take on traditional cole slaw. This versatile side is the perfect accompaniment to sandwiches, grilled dishes, and of course, deserves its rightful place at your next barbecue.
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The Backstory:Â I haven’t had roast duck in years. Â Whenever I see this on a menu I immediately think of my mother-in-law, Marcia. Â Marcia wasn’t the best cook in the world. Â She didn’t have to be. For the first 40 years of her[…]-READ-MORE>