Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family

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>
Classic Charoset is so much more than the mortar between the bricks! This delicious, fruity, and nutty mixture (a chutney, really) is sweet and crunchy with warm notes of wine and cinnamon.
The Backstory:Â Classic Charoset is a[…]-READ-MORE>
Start this slow-cooking, traditional cholent stew the night before Shabbat for a delicious, cook-free Friday night.
The Backstory:Â Traditional cholent is a savory, fork-tender stew that dates back thousands of years. It was ap[…]-READ-MORE>
Yes, you can make these at home! Our easy baked fries come out crispy, delicious, and good for you every time!
The Backstory:Â Who says fries are off limits? I don’t, especially when they’re baked and the delicious flavor of th[…]-READ-MORE>
When I think of what to serve for Shabbat my mind immediately goes to roast chicken. How could it not? I think of my Bubbie and her massive pots of soup, and I think about, well…I think about Ina Garten cooking her weekly Friday[…]-READ-MORE>
Nutty, sweet, and chewy, our date nut bread is perfect for toast, as is, or even in French toast.
The Backstory: I don’t  know where I got this recipe, but it has been with so many other recipes that I’ve had in a folder that[…]-READ-MORE>
Phyllis’s Spinach Pie is one of our top-rated recipes and the ultimate comfort food. This decadent dish is a perfect side or lunch with a salad. Double the recipe and make two (freeze one!)
The Backstory:Â My mother-in-law is r[…]-READ-MORE>
Spinach cheese bake is a decadent, creamy dip that’s a perfect party appetizer with crackers or pita wedges.
The Backstory: I am a cheese lover. Now pair this with spinach, mushrooms and onions, and this  becomes another favo[…]-READ-MORE>
Healthy and delicious, Greek yogurt parfaits can jumpstart your day, (or wellness resolutions!) and are a delicious, anytime snack.
The Backstory:Â Yogurt has long held a place in Jewish cuisine, most notably during Shavuot, wh[…]-READ-MORE>
This velvety sweet and savory soup is the perfect first course for Thanksgiving or any festive fall meal. Add some warm crusty bread and enjoy.
The Backstory:Â Let me just come right out and say it: I am not a soup lover. More […]-READ-MORE>
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>
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>