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Broccoli Slaw
Broccoli slaw is a crunchy, flavorful and fun take on traditional cole slaw. This versatile side is the perfect accompaniment to sandwiches, grilled dishes, and of course, deserves its rightful place at your next barbecue.
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Vegetable Soup
The Backstory:Â My family always loved soup. Â It’s just one of those comfort foods, like stew, meat loaf and roasted chicken that always warms the soul. Â I admit, it took me a long time to learn how to prepare soup so that they […]-READ-MORE>
Fresh Fruit Salad – Healthy Option
Our fresh fruit salad has a light citrus and vanilla sauce that makes it a perfect ending to any meal or an ideal snack when you’re craving something sweet.
The Backstory:Â This refreshing, light, and juicy fresh fruit salad is[…]-READ-MORE>
Chicken Salad with Avocado
The Backstory: Walk into any diner or Jewish deli restaurant and you will more than likely find  chicken salad on the menu. However, this refreshing salad, made with avocado has been a relatively newcomer to menus.  With avocad[…]-READ-MORE>
Tzimmes
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>
Moroccan Fig, Pine Nut, and Black Bean Couscous – Healthy Option
Talk about rich and savory flavors! Our Moroccan fig, pine nut, and black bean couscous is hearty, delicious, and heart healthy to boot!
The Backstory:Â This is a truly special dish that has amazing depth of flavors from the ri[…]-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>
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>
Traditional Potato Latkes
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>
Falafel
Crisp falafel balls are simply perfect in a pita sandwich or in a salad in this classic Middle Eastern dish.
The Backstory:Â Oh how I love falafel and my road to discovering this classic Israeli street food started in my childh[…]-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>
German Pan Fried Potatoes
The Backstory:Â I do not know were my mom came up with this recipe, all I know is I love it. Mom didn’t make this often, but when she did, there was nothing left in the serving dish. How we girls loved these tasty fried spuds. Wha[…]-READ-MORE>
