Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family

Our vanilla-flavored, Chanukah sugar cookies bake up thin and crisp, and ready for your gorgeous decorations!
The Backstory:Â This is the perfect old-fashioned recipe for Chanukah sugar cookies, passed down to me from my mother[…]-READ-MORE>
This deliciously moist lemon almond sponge cake is perfect for Passover or anytime you want a light, flavorful ending to a delicious meal.
The Backstory:Â In my opinion, sponge cake has taken a bad rap. I’m not sure if it’s jus[…]-READ-MORE>
Nutty cream cheese balls are a decadent, make-ahead party app that’s creamy, crunchy, and perfect every time.
Backstory:Â This fast and easy recipe is another one that I borrowed from a friend. If any of my friends are reading […]-READ-MORE>
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>
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>
These gorgeous tart, creamy, and delicious two-bite mini lemon cheesecake tarts are absolutely addicting! The combination of cheesecake and lemon is as close to confection heaven as it gets and these are just beautiful topped with[…]-READ-MORE>
 The Backstory: My neighbor Martha B. let me borrow her stash of recipes, some of which were given to her by a dear friend before he died. Oh, how I wish we knew how he came to possess them or the stories behind them. The first […]-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>
Fall fruits and warm cinnamon combine in this classic but lighter version of apple cranberry cobbler. Be ready to swoon.
The Backstory:Â This fruit-filled cobbler is a perfect dessert for the High Holidays, Thanksgiving, Chanuk[…]-READ-MORE>
Crisp pastry envelops a sweet and tart cherry filling for a delectable, finger-licking dessert.
The Backstory:Â Strudel –any kind–has got to be one of the all-time great desserts that has been passed down from Eastern Europea[…]-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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French-inspired and fabulous, this pastry makes scrumptious use of day-old challah.
The Backstory: Bostock may sounds like something from Eastern Europe, but – full disclosure – this is not a traditional Jewish dish. It is[…]-READ-MORE>