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Ricky’s Sweet and Tangy Beef Brisket

Apple Cranberry Cobbler – Healthy Option

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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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Light Vegetable Soup – Healthy Option

Our light vegetable soup is loaded with chunky veggies and is ideal for making in bulk, freezing in batches, and serving for lunch or anytime snack.

The Backstory: This delicious, feel-good light vegetable soup is one of my go[…]
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Old-Fashioned Rye Bread

This crusty traditional old-fashioned rye bread is loaded with caraway seeds and tastes just like it came like from a Brooklyn bakery.

The Backstory: Old-fashioned rye bread was one of my mom’s favorite breads. But how she lik[…]
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Chicken with Tomatoes

Chicken with tomatoes is a simply yet savory one-pan dish that’s a perfect go-to recipe for company and last-minute cooking.

The Backstory: I first made this dish in the very early years of my marriage. I knew how to cook but […]
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Kasha Kreplach

Tender and slightly chewy, these easy kasha kreplach are just perfect for soups or for serving as an appetizer with a tangy dip.

The Backstory: I have to admit that I’ve never had kasha kreplach in my entire life (bad Jew, I k[…]
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Bubby’s Honey Cake

This is the old-fashioned good stuff, made by a real Bubby.

The Backstory: Recently, I chatted with my Canadian cousin, Rhonda. After discussing family happenings, I asked her if she had any recipes to share with me. And, di[…]
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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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Carole’s Teiglach

Get ready to get sticky with Carole’s Teiglach. This classic Jewish dessert is messy and delicious, but totally worth the sticky fingers!

The Backstory: Teiglach, that sticky, sweet, and lick-your-fingers clean treat is an old[…]
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The Backstory: Walk into any diner or Jewish deli restaurant and you will more than likely find chicken salad on the menu. However, this refreshing salad, made with avocado has been a relatively newcomer to menus. With avocad[…]
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