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Challah French Toast

Our challah French toast is dipped in a vanilla-infused custard with egg and cinnamon and lightly fried to perfection.

The Backstory: Jewish or not Jewish, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t go weak in the knees at their first bi[…]
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Evy’s Apricot Coconut Balls

Evy’s apricot coconut balls are sweet, chewy confections that taste as good as they look. Perfect for a shower, holiday buffet or party favor.

The Backstory: Evy’s apricot coconut balls come to The Jewish kitchen from Evy Gold[…]
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Hungarian Pastry Crescents

Buttery pastry and sweet and nutty filling make these Hungarian pastry crescents melt in your mouth.

The Backstory: These delicious little cookies are very similar to rugelach but their texture is a little more dense. Also, un[…]
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Aaron’s Shortbread Cookies

Aaron’s shortbread cookies are melt-in-your-mouth buttery classics, that take minutes to make and look beautiful as holiday gifts tied with a festive bow.

The Backstory: I cannot count the number of times I’ve made these butte[…]
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Aunt Sandy’s Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread

My Aunt Sandy’s chocolate chip mandel bread is a true classic. This delicious biscotti-like cookie combines the very best of traditional Jewish baking with everyone’s favorite cookie for a no-fail dessert that’s perfect with coffe[…]
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Rice Pudding with Raisins

A smooth, creamy, classic that will remind you of days gone by.

The Backstory: One of the recipes that my cousin Rhonda shared with me is her famous, to-die-for rice pudding. I don’t know of one person that doesn’t like th[…]
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Blueberry Crumb Muffins

These are just about the best blueberry crumb muffins we’ve ever come across. The muffins are moist, sweet, and absolutely delicious. AND. OH. THAT. TOPPING. TO DIE FOR!

The Backstory: I am a lover of all baked goods (no surpr[…]
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Kosher Chicken Kabobs

Kosher chicken kabobs turn up the flavor of chicken into a savory, zesty, sweet and tangy dish that’s perfect anytime you’re firing up the grill.

The Backstory: Kosher Chicken Kabobs are just one of the hundreds, (if not more)[…]
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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[…]
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