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Steak Salad
Perfectly seasoned steak and crisp, fresh greens combine for a delicious steak salad that’s perfect for dinner or lunch. Easy to make and healthy too!
The Backstory:Â When I was growing up in the 1940s and 1950s, a steak was a […]-READ-MORE>
Passover Brownies
The Backstory:Â Every Passover, I go in search of delicious, flavorful desserts that won’t disappoint or fall flat (no pun intended) due to their lack of flour and leavening agents, and every year, I find myself digging out my sam[…]-READ-MORE>
Nana’s Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting
If you need a perfect chocolate cake, look no further than Nana’s chocolate cake with fudge frosting. This is the one you’ve been waiting for.
The Backstory:Â Until I was almost seven years old, my cousin Hara and I lived side […]-READ-MORE>
Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup
Our updated take on sweet and sour cabbage soup will win you over! Sweet, tart, and absolutely delicious, it cooks up in 30 minutes and freezes beautifully.
The Backstory:Â For as long as I can remember, sweet and sour cabbage […]-READ-MORE>
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Spirals – Healthy Option
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>
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding
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.
The Backstory:Â When I look at this reci[…]-READ-MORE>
Chicken Parmigiana
The Backstory:Â Picture this: it is 1956. I am 15 years old and sitting opposite from me, is my 18-year-old boyfriend (who later became my husband of 53 years, but that’s another story). Â We have been dating for about 2 months. Â[…]-READ-MORE>
Fresh Strawberry Pie – Healthy Option
Fresh strawberry pie is a gorgeous, lush, wholesome and creamy dessert that’s as luscious as it looks. Better yet–it won’t blow your diet.
The Backstory:Â This show-stopper dessert (seriously, how gorgeous is it?!) is actually[…]-READ-MORE>
Banana Trees Fruit Plate
Our banana trees fruit plate is a surefire way to get your kids to eat and enjoy delicious fresh fruit!
The Backstory:Â Talk about fun at the table! This refreshing and healthy snack can be enjoyed by your children any time of […]-READ-MORE>
Gloria’s Apple Cake
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>
Decadent Cheese Danish
Who doesn’t love a good cheese Danish? Now you can make them at home.
The Backstory:Â Oh, how my father loved a good cheese danish. The sweeter, the better. The more icing, the better. The fresher and more able to pull apart (t[…]-READ-MORE>
Hungarian Pastry Crescents
Buttery pastry and sweet and nutty filling make these Hungarian pastry crescents melt in your mouth.
The Backstory:Â These delicious little cookies are very similar to rugelach but their texture is a little more dense. Also, un[…]-READ-MORE>
