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Mom’s Tzimmes
Mom’s Tzimmes is a sweet, tender, and succulent fruit stew that cooks up in under an hour. It’s perfect for Passover or the High Holy Days.
The Backstory:Â This traditional, stewed dish is always served on Rosh Hashanah. Â I ha[…]-READ-MORE>
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Garlic
Roasted cauliflower with lemon and garlic is insanely delicious and a perfect side dish.
The Backstory:Â Roasted cauliflower with lemon and garlic is just about one of the tastiest foods you could serve. Cauliflower itself is a[…]-READ-MORE>
Enlightened Berry Cheesecake – Healthy Option
You can have your cake and not feel guilty about it with our scrumptious enlightened berry cheesecake. It takes just like the real thing!
The Backstory:Â Cheesecake is always one of those desserts that people think they can’t h[…]-READ-MORE>
Strawberry Bread
The Backstory: Strawberry Bread is a nice change of pace from the famous banana bread that is more common. Oh, I am not saying there is anything wrong with the latter, it is delicious. but sometimes a change can be just as good. Â[…]-READ-MORE>
Lorraine’s Mandel Bread
Exactly what mandel bread should be: crisp, sweet, and golden brown.
The Backstory:Â I met Lorraine about a year ago. Â She was a fill in at a Mah Jongg game. Â When you play Mah Jongg (or any game) with the same group of girls[…]-READ-MORE>
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Rich and delicious cream of mushroom soup is a hearty throwback to mom’s good cooking. Serve with crusty bread and a salad for a delicious lunch.
The Backstory:Â This delicious, creamy and oh, so tasty cream of mushroom soup re[…]-READ-MORE>
Caramel Apples
Treat someone you love to gooey and sinfully delicious caramel apples. Tart, crisp apples are smothered in melted caramel and make the world a better place!
The Backstory:Â While caramel apples are always a perfect fall treat, […]-READ-MORE>
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese
Fresh smoked salmon is folded into fresh cream cheese in this easy, one step recipe.
The Backstory:Â This is without a doubt, the easiest, two-ingredient recipe in the world, but totally worth making. I know, I know, you can bu[…]-READ-MORE>
Bubby’s Honey Cake
This is the old-fashioned good stuff, made by a real Bubby.
The Backstory:Â Recently, I chatted with my Canadian cousin, Rhonda. Â After discussing family happenings, I asked her if she had any recipes to share with me. And, di[…]-READ-MORE>
Gloria’ s Zucchini Casserole
The Backstory:Â My girlfriend Gloria is an excellent cook. About 30 years ago my husband and I were invited to her home for dinner. Â This casserole was one of the delectable foods she prepared that night. Â Whatever she served wa[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher Veal Sausages
Kosher veal sausages are savory and versatile whether grilled, baked, or boiled. Serve with all the fixings for a delicious lunch or casual dinner.
The Backstory:Â As a New Yorker, one of my favorite things on earth is the arom[…]-READ-MORE>
Decadent Cheese Danish
Who doesn’t love a good cheese Danish? Now you can make them at home.
The Backstory:Â Oh, how my father loved a good cheese danish. The sweeter, the better. The more icing, the better. The fresher and more able to pull apart (t[…]-READ-MORE>
