Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


Juicy, crumbly, and naturally sweet, this peach berry crisp is a delicious, lower-calorie option to satisfy your sweet tooth!
The Backstory:Â Peach Berry Crisp is a delicious dessert that feels like two desserts in one. To star[…]-READ-MORE>

A crispy potato layer tops flaky white fish in this delicious dinner entree.
The Backstory:Â The first time I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it. Â It was everything I enjoyed eating. Â It’s fried and made with fish and po[…]-READ-MORE>

Soy milk cream of mushroom soup is silky, delicious and perfect for those who follow Kosher, gluten-free, or lactose-free diets.
The Backstory:Â Most cream of mushroom soups recipes cannot be used for Kosher meals where meat or[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory: Let’s just get this over with and call it what it is: we’re talking about a cow’s tongue. Plain and simple. And I know that when most people  hear the word tongue, well, at least some of them cringe. Understandabl[…]-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>

The Backstory: This is my version of Scalloped Potatoes.  I could eat this for 3 meals a day and never tire of it.  It is creamy, very tasty  and just mouth watering. Not many people would go gaga over potatoes, but I would. I[…]-READ-MORE>

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>

This is the old-fashioned good stuff, made by a real Bubby.
The Backstory:Â Recently, I chatted with my Canadian cousin, Rhonda. Â After discussing family happenings, I asked her if she had any recipes to share with me. And, di[…]-READ-MORE>

Apple pie filling, walnuts and cinnamon make these guilt-free apple raisin walnut Danish a joy to wake up to.
The Backstory:Â You won’t believe it but these delicious Danish have less than 200 calories and only 2.5 grams of fa[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory: I have eaten fried fish sandwiches all my life.  I’ve had it at fast food restaurants, in a posh  hotel (that shall remain nameless), but the best place I ever had this type of sandwich was at a roadside place c[…]-READ-MORE>

Citrus glazed salmon is tart, sweet, and crunchy with slivered almonds. This is our go-to salmon recipe for weeknight dinners or family get-togethers.
The Backstory:Â Can you not imagine the sweet and tangy deliciousness of thi[…]-READ-MORE>

Almond-crusted pound cake gives plain old pound cake a crunchy, nutty makeover in this easy, delicious recipe.
The Backstory:Â I have always loved vanilla cakes, good homemade gold cakes, and pound cakes in particular for the s[…]-READ-MORE>