Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family

Watch your guests devour this luscious and creamy cake–you won’t have a single slice left.
The Backstory:Â My girlfriend, Lorraine, swears by this cheesecake. She used to make it all the time. I have yet to sample hers, but sh[…]-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>
If you love peanut butter and chocolate than these chocolate chip peanut butter bars are your nirvana. Gooey, rich, and easy to make. Get ready to swoon.
The Backstory:Â My son Morgan decided today to give Mom a run for her mon[…]-READ-MORE>
No matter how fancy or casual your party, the fun doesn’t start without homemade pigs in a blanket–a traditional fan favorite!
The Backstory:Â Let’s be honest with each other: no matter how fancy the shindig or how high-end the […]-READ-MORE>
Chicken with peppers is an easy to prepare dinner that turns out succulent chicken with sweet and tender veggies. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
The Backstory:Â I have been playing Mah Jongg with Maureen for several years. Â Sh[…]-READ-MORE>
This layered gefilte fish torte is an elegant take on the old classic. It’s easy to make and tastes as good as it looks.
The Backstory:Â There are hundreds of variations of this classic, Jewish first course but this layered gef[…]-READ-MORE>
Couscous and chick-pea salad is healthy, full of flavor, texture, and perfect for lunch, sides, and snacking.
The Backstory:Â Couscous, a delicious and healthy grain (it’s actually a tiny pasta!) made from wheat or barley, orig[…]-READ-MORE>
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:Â Pasta is one of those dishes that is loved by almost everyone I know. Â W[…]-READ-MORE>
You want this! Old-fashioned chocolate pudding is creamy, chocolaty, decadent, and simply perfect. Add a huge dollop of fresh whipped cream and just let yourself indulge. You deserve it.
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Our Rosh Hashanah honey cake is sweet and moist with a touch of whiskey for incredible depth of flavor. This is the perfect ending to your holiday meal.
The Backstory:Â Sponge cake usually surpasses honey cake in popularity as […]-READ-MORE>
Creamy potatoes layered over zesty beef in a savory tomato sauce make Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie comfort food the whole family will enjoy.
The Backstory:Â Shepherd Pie, is one of my mom’s Summer Specials. Â That is the only time she […]-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>