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Broiled Halibut (or Salmon) with Garlic and Tarragon – Healthy Option
The Backstory:Â Just about every restaurant, delicatessen, wedding reception, dinner party or holiday gathering seems to have a fish offering these days, and most times, it’s a plain salmon dish. Well, who can get excited about th[…]-READ-MORE>
Jodi’s Favorite Banana Bread with Crumb Topping
Roasted bananas are the secret ingredient that make this bread moist, sweet, and one of our top picks.
The Backstory:Â This is my all-time favorite banana bread recipe. I’m not even doing it justice by calling it banana bread. […]-READ-MORE>
Mississippi Mud Chocolate Cheesecake
Try this Mississippi mud cheesecake recipe to savor the rich and delicious taste of mud cake in a chocolaty cheesecake instead!
Mississippi Mud Chocolate Cheesecake
Try this Mississippi mud cheesecake recipe to savour the […]-READ-MORE>
Hearty Beef Stew
The Backstory:Â This hearty stew always brings me back to living in New York in the bleak, cold winters months. This easy to make dish, with the broth surrounding the beef and the veggies with their savory seasonings is a delight […]-READ-MORE>
Roast Duck
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>
Fish Sticks for Kids
Crispy, flavorful and perfect for little hands to hold, these fish sticks will become thumbs-up favorite for even the pickiest eater.
The Backstory:Â When it comes to picky eaters, I know from which I speak. I have three childr[…]-READ-MORE>
Perfect Sweet Potato Latkes
This no-fail recipe for perfect sweet potatoes turn out crisp and delicious latkes every time. Make sure to make a double batch–they are addicting!
The Backstory:Â Our perfect sweet potato latkes (or latkas, if you are an East[…]-READ-MORE>
Savory String Beans
Savory string beans go from basic to over-the-top delicious with parm, herbs, and spices, making them the perfect side for fish.
The Backstory:Â This recipe for savory string beans is yet another delicious creation from my girl[…]-READ-MORE>
Classic Roast Turkey with Gravy
Our classic roast turkey with gravy has everything! Our easy, foolproof recipe delivers a scrumptious, elegant meal every time.
The Backstory:Â Does Thanksgiving roast turkey even need a backstory? I didn’t think so either! Mor[…]-READ-MORE>
Happy Face Pancakes with Berries
Happy face pancakes with berries are a welcoming and healthy way to greet kids at the table and make breakfast fun and delicious!
The Backstory:Â Happy face pancakes with berries are another healthy and fun, kid-friendly meal. […]-READ-MORE>
Liver and Onions
The Backstory:Â What can one say about this Liver and Onion dish? Â When liver is mentioned some people make faces. They don’t like the name, so they won’t try it. Â They have no idea what they’re missing. I’ve had liver in many d[…]-READ-MORE>
Traditional Tzimmes
The Backstory: There is something so special about Rosh Hashanah and its traditions – and I’m not being biased because this holiday usually falls around my birthday! The sweetness of the whole occasion seems to lift everyoneâ[…]-READ-MORE>
