Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


Healthy, colorful and full of fresh flavors, our Mediterranean Salad is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.This dish is packed with heart-healthy goodness.
The Backstory:Â This delicious and colorful salad is packed with zesty[…]-READ-MORE>

It doesn’t get more elegant than Kosher Beef Wellington and you can get it on the table in a little over an hour. Perfect for Shabbat or the High Holidays.
The Backstory:Â What can one say about Beef Wellington? Â It is an eleg[…]-READ-MORE>

This deliciously moist lemon almond sponge cake is perfect for Passover or anytime you want a light, flavorful ending to a delicious meal.
The Backstory:Â In my opinion, sponge cake has taken a bad rap. I’m not sure if it’s jus[…]-READ-MORE>

Kosher fried onion rings are crispy, delicious, and easy to make at home. Treat yourself to this childhood favorite with this crunchy childhood favorite.
The Backstory:Â Onions, in any form was a no no for me to eat. Of course […]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â Recently I visited my cousin Clare. Among the many recipes she gave me one was for Chicken Divan. Â I love this woman. She is funny, smart and at times, well, don’t get her ire going. Â She stands maybe 5 feet tall[…]-READ-MORE>

Smoked salmon and caviar toasts are a delectable, elegant appetizer that will wow your guests and are easy to make. What more could you ask for?
The Backstory:Â The first time I had caviar was at famed The Russian Tea Room in t[…]-READ-MORE>

This is the easiest, foolproof recipe for prune Hamantaschen! Soft, buttery, and just enough crispness at the edges!
The Backstory:Â Oh, how I love prune Hamanttaschen. Even as a kid, when our Hebrew school teachers brought out[…]-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>

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:Â This is one of my all-time favorite ways to prepare salmon because it de[…]-READ-MORE>

Chocolate and fruit are a marriage made in heaven.
The Backstory:Â Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of the easiest, most elegant, and definitely one of the most romantic desserts, hands down. They also take just minutes t[…]-READ-MORE>

Honey mustard glazed fish is flavorful and healthy dish that’s quick and easy to prepare during the week but impressive enough for company.
The Backstory:Â This tangy and delicious honey mustard glazed fish is fabulous preparatio[…]-READ-MORE>

Our classic roast turkey with gravy has everything! Our easy, foolproof recipe delivers a scrumptious, elegant meal every time.
The Backstory:Â Does Thanksgiving roast turkey even need a backstory? I didn’t think so either! Mor[…]-READ-MORE>