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Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Strawberry Cheese Crepes – Healthy Option

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Cornish Hens with Savory Stuffing

Individual Cornish hens with savory stuffing are delicious little bundles that taste as gorgeous as they look and they make the most elegant presentation.

The Backstory: My friend Dini has recipes going back more than 50 plus[…]
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Fish with Potato Crust

A crispy potato layer tops flaky white fish in this delicious dinner entree.

The Backstory: The first time I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it. It was everything I enjoyed eating. It’s fried and made with fish and po[…]
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Our sweet and crumbly raspberry oatmeal bars are absolutely addicting. They’re crumbly, moist, and have the most delicious raspberry filling (jam and fresh berries). The best part? They’re one of the easiest baking recipes you’ll […]
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Chicken Soup with Kreplach

Tender dumplings in golden chicken broth are the cure for whatever ails you.

The Backstory: Kreplach, those delicious dumplings that bathe in our worshiped chicken soup, are one of the pillars of Jewish soul food. These meat f[…]
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Honey Soy Broiled Salmon – Healthy Option

Honey soy broiled salmon is sweet, savory and full of deliciously healthy ingredients. This is a perfect go-to fish meal for any occasion.

The Backstory: This is one of my all-time favorite ways to prepare salmon because it de[…]
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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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Banana Walnut Bread – Healthy Option

Banana walnut bread is delicious for breakfast, snacking or wrapped up with a festive ribbon as holiday gift for friends.

The Backstory: Who doesn’t love a little something sweet now and then? I sure do! And why not? All of us[…]
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Vanilla Poundcake

Dense and moist make this cake a fan favorite!

The Backstory: This is the quintessential vanilla poundcake recipe that belongs in every cook’s collection of go-to desserts. It is absolutely scrumptious by itself, dressed […]
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Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry orange bread isn’t a Jewish recipe per se, but it has been on my Thanksgiving table for as long as I can remember. The deliciously tart cranberries and sweet orange combination baked into a vanilla-infused loaf is perfec[…]
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