Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


Classic butter pastry is rolled tight with almonds, raisins, and cinnamon.
The Backstory:Â As far as strudels go, this version is a little more refined than your standard fruit-filled strudel. Oh sure, it tempts you (as do all […]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â From the first moment I set foot in Paris in the winter of 1997, I loved it the way everyone who falls in love with the City of Love (and Light) falls in love. Deeply, madly, insanely. More of the Backstory after t[…]-READ-MORE>

Delicious Swiss and sauteed veggies flavor this lovely lunch, brunch or dinner quiche.
The Backstory:Â I’ve had a love affair with quiche for as long as I can remember. I adore quiche. Adore it. And what’s not to love? Deliciou[…]-READ-MORE>

A crispy potato layer tops flaky white fish in this delicious dinner entree.
The Backstory:Â The first time I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it. Â It was everything I enjoyed eating. Â It’s fried and made with fish and po[…]-READ-MORE>

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>

Creamy, mild and delicious, whitefish salad is perfect for sandwiches, as a dip, or on a crisp bed of lettuce.
The Backstory:Â A whole Smoked Whitefish is considered a typical Jewish food. Â I don’t know if this fish was introd[…]-READ-MORE>

Panko, parmesan, and savory herbs and spices make these classic stuffed mushrooms full of flavor and crunch.
The Backstory:Â Classic stuffed mushrooms are one of the easiest appetizers to make for a large crowd–they’re inexpen[…]-READ-MORE>

Make someone’s morning with a stack of perfect pancakes These fluffy, vanilla-infused beauties are easy to make and simply addicting.
The Backstory:Â Breakfast and brunch are my all-time favorite meals (my father was a bagel ba[…]-READ-MORE>

Our Lemon Poppy Seed Loan is both sweet and tart and pairs perfectly with  a cup of coffee or tea, or as a kids’ snack in a lunchbox.
The Backstory:Â So here’s the thing: I don’t like poppy seed bagels (sorry, Dad), or poppy s[…]-READ-MORE>

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>

Dense and moist make this cake a fan favorite!
The Backstory: This is the quintessential vanilla poundcake recipe that belongs in every cook’s collection of go-to desserts.  It is absolutely scrumptious by itself, dressed […]-READ-MORE>

Kosher chicken kabobs turn up the flavor of chicken into a savory, zesty, sweet and tangy dish that’s perfect anytime you’re firing up the grill.
The Backstory:Â Kosher Chicken Kabobs are just one of the hundreds, (if not more)[…]-READ-MORE>