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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake – Healthy Option

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Broiled Halibut (or Salmon) with Garlic and Tarragon – Healthy Option

The Backstory: Just about every restaurant, delicatessen, wedding reception, dinner party or holiday gathering seems to have a fish offering these days, and most times, it’s a plain salmon dish. Well, who can get excited about th[…]
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Quick Tomato Soup

Quick Tomato Soup is delicious, savory, sweet and the perfect compliment to grilled cheese sandwiches on a cold day!

The Backstory: I love tomato soup but I’m a self-confessed tomato soup snob. I admit it. I have fussed and fu[…]
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Nutty Cream Cheese Balls

Nutty cream cheese balls are a decadent, make-ahead party app that’s creamy, crunchy, and perfect every time.

Backstory: This fast and easy recipe is another one that I borrowed from a friend. If any of my friends are reading […]
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Fudge Brownies

Dense, chewy, and oh so chocolaty, this is my go-to brownie recipe, hands down.

The Backstory: I’m a self-confessed sweets addict. I suppose it was destiny, with a baker for a father and a bagel bakery as our family business. […]
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Traditional Cholent

Start this slow-cooking, traditional cholent stew the night before Shabbat for a delicious, cook-free Friday night.

The Backstory: Traditional cholent is a savory, fork-tender stew that dates back thousands of years. It was ap[…]
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Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna noodle casserole is as delicious now as it was back then (circa 1960’s) and it’s a perfect dinner to whip up when you’re short on time but have basic pantry ingredients on hand.

The Backstory: This classic old-fashioned t[…]
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Classic Kasha Varnishkes

Step back in time with our classic kasha varnishkes, just like Bubbie used to make. This comforting dish is truly a taste of yesteryear.

The Backstory: Kasha is a grain also known as buckwheat or groats. This grain was popul[…]
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Cucumber, Onion, and Dill Salad

Cucumber, onion, and dill salad is tart, crisp, and fresh, just like it came right from your favorite New York appetizing counter.

The Backstory: Whenever I have leftover cucumbers, I make cucumber, onion,and dill salad. I a[…]
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Aunt Sandy’s Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread

My Aunt Sandy’s chocolate chip mandel bread is a true classic. This delicious biscotti-like cookie combines the very best of traditional Jewish baking with everyone’s favorite cookie for a no-fail dessert that’s perfect with coffe[…]
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