Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family

Invite your friends over for this delicious aromatic cake and a steaming cup of coffee.
The Backstory:Â Gloria and I met in 1986. Â We were each on a vacation with our husbands in the Dominican Republic. I must write about the […]-READ-MORE>
A smooth, creamy, classic that will remind you of days gone by.
The Backstory: One of the recipes that my cousin Rhonda shared with me is her famous, to-die-for rice pudding.  I don’t know of one person that doesn’t like th[…]-READ-MORE>
Smoked salmon and cream cheese spirals are a savory and creamy make-ahead appetizer that everyone loves–make extra because these go fast!
The Backstory:Â What’s a party without the smoked salmon? These delicious two-bite noshe[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher Veal Scallopini uses the most tender cuts of veal and a savory sherry wine sauce to create a company-worthy dish your guests will devour.
The Backstory:Â I know what you’re thinking, Veal Scallopini: on a Jewish food sit[…]-READ-MORE>
French influences turn ordinary tuna into Kosher Tuna Nicoise–an easy-to-make salad that’s elegant, flavorful, and fancy enough for company.
The Backstory:Â Tuna can be used in so many different ways. It can be served as a dip[…]-READ-MORE>
There are many ways to make this classic side, but our crispy potato kugel is savory from green onions with a surprise topping that takes it over the edge!
The Backstory: This crispy potato kugel recipe was given to me when I[…]-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>
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[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â What is it with Jews and fiber? With an opening question like that, I can only say that I wish my father was here, because he’d have about 50 jokes, ready to go. More of the Backstory after the recipe…
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Whether you prefer the chocolate or the vanilla side, you’ll love making these cookies at home!
The Backstory:Â What can I possibly say about Black and Whites except what anyone who has grown up with these cookies already feels[…]-READ-MORE>
Bring on the quiche and hold the carbs with our delicious crustless vegetable quiche…a perfect choice for lunch, brunch, or dinner..
The Backstory:Â This savory crustless vegetable quiche is so delicious, you won’t even notic[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â What a funny name for a sauce. Â Nowhere does a horse have anything to do with this sauce. Radish does not need any explanation. Â The only logic that I can think of is when the radishes were harvested some farmer […]-READ-MORE>