Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


Get your perfect holiday stuffing on! Our easy,versatile recipe works for Thanksgiving and Passover (just swap out the crackers.with matzoh!)
The Backstory:Â This stuffing can be used year round and can also be made for Passove[…]-READ-MORE>

Stuffed artichokes are a savory, filling, and elegant side dish and perfect for the vegetarian foodies at your table.
The Backstory:Â I’ve only eaten artichokes a few times. A variation of recipes have been in my files for deca[…]-READ-MORE>

Oven roasted vegetables are sweet, caramelized, and fork tender. They are so delicious, they can be an entire meal unto themselves.
The Backstory:Â Roasted vegetables are so easy to prepare. And they are a great pairing for chi[…]-READ-MORE>

These easy-to-make white bread cheese blintzes are loaded with cinnamon, nostalgia, and will bring you back to your childhood.
The Backstory: When I think of white bread cheese blintzes I am immediately transformed back to the […]-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: 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>

The Backstory:Â Tzimmes is a traditional dish served at Rosh Hashannah which combines stewed sweet potatoes and dried fruits. From the description, it doesn’t sound all that appetizing, but truth be told, there’s so much sweet goo[…]-READ-MORE>

Our perfect cranberry sauce is sweet, tart, and the easiest side you’ll make for Thanksgiving, Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
The Backstory:Â What really needs to be said about everyone’s favorite Thanksgi[…]-READ-MORE>

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>

Sauteed yellow squash and zucchini is sweet, tender, and just about the perfect side dish.
The Backstory: This fast and easy recipe is something that I’ve whipped up many times whenever squash and zucchini are in season. Iâ€[…]-READ-MORE>

Pasta with tomatoes and feta is a fresh, hearty, zesty lunch or dinner. Served hot, cold, or at room temp, it cooks quickly and is always a fan favorite.
The Backstory:Â Once again my friend Lorraine came thru with a classic pa[…]-READ-MORE>

Sweet. juicy grilled pineapple is the perfect ending to a summer meal. It stands on its own or rises to perfection with a dollop of ice cream or sorbet.
The Backstory:Â Grilled Pineapple is just about one of the most delectable[…]-READ-MORE>