Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family

This recipe for broccoli rabe with garlic takes minutes to make. It’s fragrant, tender and perfect with any main course.
The Backstory: I can’t say enough about this delicious recipe for broccoli rabe with garlic. Not only is i[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â For over 50 years I have been making this casserole and I know that many, many people make it for Thanksgiving, but my father loved it all year round. I have prepared this for almost every holiday dinner that he at[…]-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>
Raspberry sour cream mold is a sweet and tart retro dessert that still in style and as delicious as ever.
Backstory:Â I don’t know how this recipe came to be. I just know that this mold was always on the table for as far back a[…]-READ-MORE>
Soy milk cream of mushroom soup is silky, delicious and perfect for those who follow Kosher, gluten-free, or lactose-free diets.
The Backstory:Â Most cream of mushroom soups recipes cannot be used for Kosher meals where meat or[…]-READ-MORE>
Poached pears in fruit juice is an elegant ending to any holiday or Shabbat meal and it takes only minutes to make.
The Backstory:Â This delicious dessert is a perfect choice for the High Holidays, a special occasion, or anytim[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â I first had this dish at my Aunt Lena’s house in Boston in 1948 or 1949. I was probably about 7 or 8 years old at the time. This was a very popular dairy dish that was commonly made in Kosher homes and almost alway[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Lets face it: diet foods are something that we ladies are always checking out. Dieting, eating well, looking slim, and trying to look good are always on our mind, whether we’re looking at clothes, workout gear or f[…]-READ-MORE>
Our beet salad with goat cheese and nuts is everything: sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy. Add chicken to make this a full lunch or dinner and some fresh bread and you’ll find yourself making this meal over and over again.
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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>
Talk about Jewish comfort food. This cream cheese, tomato and onion sandwich is as easy (and delicious) as it gets. Few ingredients and five minutes to make!
The Backstory:Â Usually when I think of comfort foods, mac and cheese[…]-READ-MORE>
Traditional potato latkes are golden, crispy, and truly delicious, This recipe is foolproof and makes perfect latkes every time!
The Backstory:Â What would Hanukkah be without a heaping platter of traditional potato latkes? I, […]-READ-MORE>