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Aunt Sandy’s Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread

Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese

Fresh Fruit Salad – Healthy Option

More Favorite Jewish Recipes

The Backstory: Growing up in a predominately Jewish neighborhood there were many things that were considered normal, to me. One of them was to never eat any kind of tuna fish out side of our home. Being the type of kid I was,[…]
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Cheese Fondue

It’s time to bring back the Seventies with cheese fondue! This gooey, decadent first course is a delicious party starter and sure to wow your guests!

The Backstory: When I think of Cheese Fondue my mind automatically goes back[…]
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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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Grandma’s Sweet & Sour Meatballs

The Backstory: This recipe is by far, one of the most special of all the recipes in The Jewish Kitchen. There are so many reasons for this. For one, it has been a family staple for as far back as I can remember. No matter the h[…]
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Candy Apples

There are no words to describe these sweet, to-die-for candy apples! Crunchy, decadent, and simply delish, make them in under an hour and see for yourself!

The Backstory: What can I possibly say about this gorgeous, childhood […]
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Challah French Toast

Our challah French toast is dipped in a vanilla-infused custard with egg and cinnamon and lightly fried to perfection.

The Backstory: Jewish or not Jewish, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t go weak in the knees at their first bi[…]
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Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

Our sweet and crumbly raspberry oatmeal bars are absolutely addicting. They’re crumbly, moist, and have the most delicious raspberry filling (jam and fresh berries). The best part? They’re one of the easiest baking recipes you’ll […]
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Vegetable Lasagna

Our vegetable lasagna is the perfect, one-pan meal for weeknights, Shabbat, or feeding a crowd. Make a second pan to freeze for later on!

The Backstory: Pasta is one of those dishes that is loved by almost everyone I know. W[…]
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Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies

Creamy pumpkin and rich chocolate are perfect partners in our decadent and chewy, chocolate pumpkin brownies. YUM!

The Backstory: Brownies are a traditional American classic dessert, first made famous when Fanny Farmer put her[…]
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Apple Kugel

The Backstory: There are so many varieties of kugel recipes, that it can be confusing to know which to make (and for which occasion). Between the sweet, the savory, the crunchy, the creamy, those with fruit, and those wtihout…i[…]
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