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Old-Fashioned Stuffed (Holishkes) Cabbage

Aunt Sandy’s Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread

More Favorite Jewish Recipes

The Backstory: This is a delicious brisket recipe that comes to me from my cousin, who is a fabulous cook and hostess. The recipe uses red wine as well as chicken stock, as a base for the gravy, and while most of the wine cooks o[…]
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Chicken Divan

The Backstory: Recently I visited my cousin Clare. Among the many recipes she gave me one was for Chicken Divan. I love this woman. She is funny, smart and at times, well, don’t get her ire going. She stands maybe 5 feet tall[…]
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Light Granola Bars – Healthy Option

You’ll never go back to store-bought after you make a batch of our chewy, fruity, wholesome, light granola bars. They’re positively addicting!

The Backstory: These delicious granola bars are the perfect pick-me-up when you’re […]
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Mini Sweet & Sour Meatball Appetizers

Mini sweet and sour meatballs are tangy, delicious, and perfect for parties, game night, or holiday get-togethers. The sauce is truly addicting.

The Backstory: This recipe is by far, one of the most special of all the recipes […]
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Ambrosia Fruit Salad

A retro-dessert that’s just divine! Marshmallows, fruit, coconut and cherries combine in creamy dessert that’s truly addicting.

The Backstory: For as long as I can remember, I grew up thinking that Ambrosia Fruit Salad was a […]
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Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Nuts

Our beet salad with goat cheese and nuts is everything: sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy. Add chicken to make this a full lunch or dinner and some fresh bread and you’ll find yourself making this meal over and over again.

The […]
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Kosher Crispy Fish Cakes

Kosher crispy fish cakes are perfect as an appetizer, first course, or main dish. Don’t forget the lemon wedges!

The Backstory: This is one of those old-fashioned recipes that you’ll probably remember from childhood. These kos[…]
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Roast Chicken in a Hurry

Every Jewish cook needs to be able to make roast chicken in a hurry and this recipe fits the bill. This is the chicken dish you want for Shabbat, company, or even weeknight dinners when you just want to put the bird in the oven an[…]
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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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