Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family

Our refreshing fruit and Jello mold is a delicious taste from the past that’ll remind you of meals at your Bubbie’s (the best!) and wonderful, simpler days.
The Backstory:Â J-E-L-L-O! Right now my mind is going back to my early[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Picture this: it is 1956. I am 15 years old and sitting opposite from me, is my 18-year-old boyfriend (who later became my husband of 53 years, but that’s another story). Â We have been dating for about 2 months. Â[…]-READ-MORE>
Phyllis’s Spinach Pie is one of our top-rated recipes and the ultimate comfort food. This decadent dish is a perfect side or lunch with a salad. Double the recipe and make two (freeze one!)
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Rich, decadent, and a totally indulgent dessert when you really want to go all out.
The Backstory:Â Bread pudding is a rich, hearty, decadent dessert that is thought to be borne out of the age old question of what to do with le[…]-READ-MORE>
Crisp falafel balls are simply perfect in a pita sandwich or in a salad in this classic Middle Eastern dish.
The Backstory:Â Oh how I love falafel and my road to discovering this classic Israeli street food started in my childh[…]-READ-MORE>
Zesty, cheesy, and crispy, these two-bite mini pizza appetizers are classic party favorites that kids and adults adore!
The Backstory:Â Mini pizza appetizers are the perfect bite-size snacks for kids, but truth be told, they ar[…]-READ-MORE>
Tender poached eggs and wilted spinach are drizzled with hollandaise in this elegant brunch classic.
The Backstory:Â There are numerous ways to make this delicious and decadent dish. I always think of Eggs Florentine as Eggs Be[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory: Chicken is chicken. It seems as though there must be zillions of  recipes out there. Baked, fried, boiled, braised etc.  Get the picture? Practically every culture has their favorites. More of the Backstory after[…]-READ-MORE>
Roast citrus turkey breast is a savory showstopper for Thanksgiving. This gorgeous dish cooks quickly and delivers juicy meat and luscious pan gravy.
The Backstory: Classic roast turkey breast is one of the easiest ways to prep[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â My son Adam, loves meat loaf. Â He will eat this hot, or cold. Â Whether on a plate, or on a sandwich with ketchup. Â This is his comfort food. Â My hubby liked this with spinach mashed potatoes. Â Adam liked plain[…]-READ-MORE>
Baked brie in puff pastry combine with tangy apricot preserves in this decadent (and spectacular) appetizer your guests will devour!
The Backstory:Â This recipe has absolutely no tie whatsoever to any Jewish folklore, story, or[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â There probably isn’t a meal as coveted, anticipated, and fussed over as the Thanksgiving meal, and with good reason. Between the juicy turkey, the delectable side dishes, and the decadent desserts, there are a mill[…]-READ-MORE>