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Bearnaise Sauce
The Backstory: This delicious sauce is one of the great French sauces that is actually a derivative of another French sauce: Hollandaise.  Bearnaise uses slightly different ingredients than Hollandaise and although both may see[…]-READ-MORE>
Texas Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket
The Backstory:Â There are so many recipes for Brisket that you could probably make a different one every day and never get tired of indulging in this meat. Â Whether it is baked in the oven or on the stove top, the recipes are end[…]-READ-MORE>
Orange Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes – Healthy Option
Orange cinnamon sweet potatoes are sweet, filling, and packed with heart-healthy nutrients. They’re also one of the easiest sides to make!
The Backstory:Â There’s delicious, and then there’s delicious. This recipe for fall’s fa[…]-READ-MORE>
Rice Pilaf
The Backstory: This rice pilaf recipe is so rich in seasonings and all the veggies that makes it a dish I prepare all the time.  I was interested in learning about the main ingredient, rice. I decided to do some research. I fin[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher Chili Con Carne
Kosher chili con carne is a zesty, hearty, one-pot meal that’s perfect for weeknights, the big game, or fall and wintry get togethers.
The Backstory:Â Okay, I know what you are thinking, what is a Mexican dish like Kosher chili[…]-READ-MORE>
Beef Brisket with Gravy – Healthy Option
Your favorite holiday meal, only lighter and a healthier (but just as juicy!)
The Backstory:Â Who doesn’t love a moist, tender brisket at the holidays? No one, I know! Well now you can have your delicious brisket and not feel g[…]-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>
Whitefish Salad
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>
Beef Tenderloin
The Backstory:Â I am a beef eater. Â Oh, I know this should be limited or completely taken out of our diet. Â Well, to all of you who feel the same way about this that I do, try this recipe. Â It is easy and delicious. Â I don’t k[…]-READ-MORE>
Jodi’s Favorite Banana Bread with Crumb Topping
Roasted bananas are the secret ingredient that make this bread moist, sweet, and one of our top picks.
The Backstory:Â This is my all-time favorite banana bread recipe. I’m not even doing it justice by calling it banana bread. […]-READ-MORE>
Orzo Salad
Orzo salad is a savory side or lunch flavored with zesty herbs, feta, crunchy almonds, and sweet tomatoes. This colorful dish is a perfect buffet go-to.
The Backstory:Â Truth be told, I was first introduced to orzo when I was a[…]-READ-MORE>
Honey Roasted Chicken Breasts
The Backstory: When I want something fast and easy, this is one of the dishes I turn to.  I always have  chicken breast in my freezer.  It seems most people like white meat chicken. Me? I always want dark meat chicken.. My mom[…]-READ-MORE>
