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Date Nut Bread
Nutty, sweet, and chewy, our date nut bread is perfect for toast, as is, or even in French toast.
The Backstory: I don’t  know where I got this recipe, but it has been with so many other recipes that I’ve had in a folder that[…]-READ-MORE>
Blini with Smoked Salmon
Blini with smoked salmon are elegant appetizers that hit on all fronts: salty, creamy, and perfect two bite noshes.
The Backstory:Â I first went to The Russian Tea Room in 1999. I was 35 years old and as a born and bred New Yor[…]-READ-MORE>
Peanut Butter Squares
Our mouth-watering peanut butter squares are smooth, rich, and creamy–these are the ultimate peanut butter and chocolate treat!
The Backstory:Â If you’re a fan of the classic chocolate-peanut butter combo, (and let’s face it, […]-READ-MORE>
Cheese Fondue
It’s time to bring back the Seventies with cheese fondue! This gooey, decadent first course is a delicious party starter and sure to wow your guests!
The Backstory:Â When I think of Cheese Fondue my mind automatically goes back[…]-READ-MORE>
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:Â I cannot count the number of times I’ve made these butte[…]-READ-MORE>
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[…]-READ-MORE>
Fried Fish Sandwich
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>
Apricot Hamantaschen
Just about the easiest (and most scrumptious) Hamantaschen recipe you’ll ever find.
The Backstory: Purim is a wonderful time of year – we dress up, make some noise and enjoy these delicious cookies. More of the Backstory aft[…]-READ-MORE>
Traditional Tzimmes
The Backstory: There is something so special about Rosh Hashanah and its traditions – and I’m not being biased because this holiday usually falls around my birthday! The sweetness of the whole occasion seems to lift everyoneâ[…]-READ-MORE>
Apple Crisp – Healthy Option
Apple crisp is fall’s favorite dessert and our lighter version is sweet and crumbly with notes of cinnamon, lemon and vanilla.
The Backstory:Â Apple Crisp is a traditional fall dessert that’s a perfect chocie for your Rosh Hashan[…]-READ-MORE>
Oven Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
The Backstory: This simple Oven Roasted Potatoes side dish can be made with a variety of seasonings. Whatever suits your taste. But my taste for these spuds is usually rosemary and garlic. Somehow rosemary with it’s  “woodsy” ar[…]-READ-MORE>
Charlotte’s Lemon Squares
This is the ultimate lemon squares recipe! They are creamy, tart, sweet, and just the most perfect balance of flavors.
The Backstory:Â Lemon squares are by far, one of my top ten favorite desserts. As I’ve waxed poetic before, […]-READ-MORE>
