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Raspberry and Apricot Hamantaschen
Traditional raspberry and apricot hamantaschen hit all the sweet notes for a buttery, perfect Purim cookie that’s fun to make with the kids!
The Backstory:Â Baking cookies with the kids has to rank as one of my all-time favorit[…]-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>
Fudge Brownies
Dense, chewy, and oh so chocolaty, this is my go-to brownie recipe, hands down.
The Backstory:Â 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. […]-READ-MORE>
Quick and Easy Vegetable Soup
Quick and easy vegetable soup is a perfect first course, light lunch, or anytime snack.
The Backstory:Â This delicious quick and easy vegetable soup is a combination of vegetable soup and cabbage soup and one of the easiest rec[…]-READ-MORE>
Homemade Whole Wheat Bread
Homemade whole wheat bread is earthy, nutritious, and delicious, and these loaves smell oh so good while baking.
The Backstory:Â Whenever I think of wheat bread, I am reminded of my endless dieting days. Â We gals often think o[…]-READ-MORE>
Puff Pastry Plum Tarts
These delicious tarts are so simple to make and they turn out the most delicious summer dessert. Puff Pastry Plum Tarts also work with apples, peaches, and berries and will become one of your favorite go-to desserts.
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Mini Pecan Pies
Our mini pecan pies make it almost too easy to indulge–no need to make a whole pie to enjoy this classic dessert. These two-bite treats hit the spot!
The Backstory:Â I cannot wait to make this recipe. My husband is a pecan pie[…]-READ-MORE>
Classic Pot Roast
The Backstory:Â Growing up, my mother told me that when she was a little girl, my grandmother always cooked roasts and chicken for dinner, never hamburgers or anything made from what she called ‘chop meat’ like so many women event[…]-READ-MORE>
Carole’s Teiglach
Get ready to get sticky with Carole’s Teiglach. This classic Jewish dessert is messy and delicious, but totally worth the sticky fingers!
The Backstory:Â Teiglach, that sticky, sweet, and lick-your-fingers clean treat is an old[…]-READ-MORE>
Chicken with Red Wine
Chicken with red wine is a classic French dish with a Jewish makeover! It’s the most delicious, savory, and easy dish to make and yes, what a wow factor.
The Backstory:Â This is my take on Coq Au Vin. The classic recipes calls […]-READ-MORE>
Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup
Our updated take on sweet and sour cabbage soup will win you over! Sweet, tart, and absolutely delicious, it cooks up in 30 minutes and freezes beautifully.
The Backstory:Â For as long as I can remember, sweet and sour cabbage […]-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>
