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Fruit and Jello Mold

Our refreshing fruit and Jello mold is a delicious taste from the past that’ll remind you of meals at your Bubbie’s (the best!) and wonderful, simpler days.

The Backstory: J-E-L-L-O! Right now my mind is going back to my early[…]
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Phyllis’s Chicken Soup

Phyllis’s chicken soup turns out a perfectly-seasoned, delicate golden broth every time. This is is my go-to recipe for holiday cooking and Shabbat meals.

The Backstory: My mother-in-law hosts the most amazing (and I mean amaz[…]
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The Backstory: Above all else, I am a Jewish girl from Brooklyn. Looking back at the time when I was a young girl, I remember my childhood quite vividly. It was a wonderful era, from the mid 1940’s until the early 1960’s. My […]
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Easy Coconut Macaroons

Everyone’s favorite Passover treat, our easy coconut macaroons are sweet and chewy with a hint of vanilla and crunch.

The Backstory: This easy coconut macaroon recipe will have you baking this classic Passover treat like a mas[…]
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Chicken Soup with Kreplach

Tender dumplings in golden chicken broth are the cure for whatever ails you.

The Backstory: Kreplach, those delicious dumplings that bathe in our worshiped chicken soup, are one of the pillars of Jewish soul food. These meat f[…]
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Mediterranean Salad – Healthy Option

Healthy, colorful and full of fresh flavors, our Mediterranean Salad is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.This dish is packed with heart-healthy goodness.

The Backstory: This delicious and colorful salad is packed with zesty[…]
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Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry orange bread isn’t a Jewish recipe per se, but it has been on my Thanksgiving table for as long as I can remember. The deliciously tart cranberries and sweet orange combination baked into a vanilla-infused loaf is perfec[…]
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Zucchini Banana Bread

Moist, slightly sweet, and with just a hint of texture, zucchini banana bread is a wonderful nosh with coffee, tea or tucked inside a lunch box.

The Backstory: I found this Zucchini Banana Bread recipe among my stash of old o[…]
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Fettuccine Alfredo

The Backstory: I am probably one of the few people I know that is not crazy about pasta. I do know why; It is not that I don’t like pasta, I just am not a lover of tomatoes, and most pasta dishes call for some variation of red […]
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