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Poached Pears in Fruit Juice – Healthy Option

Glazed Sweet Potatoes – Healthy Option

Honey Mustard Glazed Fish – Healthy Option

More Favorite Jewish Recipes

The Backstory: When I think of borscht, I immediately picture my grandfather slurping up spoonfuls of this deep magenta soup, oblivious to the sounds of his own enjoyment, and smacking his lips with a satisfied “aahh” every few s[…]
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Roast Duck

The Backstory: I haven’t had roast duck in years. Whenever I see this on a menu I immediately think of my mother-in-law, Marcia. Marcia wasn’t the best cook in the world. She didn’t have to be. For the first 40 years of her[…]
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Oven Roasted Vegetables

Oven roasted vegetables are sweet, caramelized, and fork tender. They are so delicious, they can be an entire meal unto themselves.

The Backstory: Roasted vegetables are so easy to prepare. And they are a great pairing for chi[…]
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Chicken a la King

Chicken a la King is a creamy and classic one pot meal that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners.

The Backstory: This recipe came to me from my friend, Dini. She got this from her friend Faye. I just love it wh[…]
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Beef Brisket with Gravy – Healthy Option

Your favorite holiday meal, only lighter and a healthier (but just as juicy!)

The Backstory: Who doesn’t love a moist, tender brisket at the holidays? No one, I know! Well now you can have your delicious brisket and not feel g[…]
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Classic Pot Roast

The Backstory: Growing up, my mother told me that when she was a little girl, my grandmother always cooked roasts and chicken for dinner, never hamburgers or anything made from what she called ‘chop meat’ like so many women event[…]
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London Broil

The Backstory: When I was cooking for my family of four, I would often turn to this meat as a safe dish to make. It’s easy and was always a wiinner. My family enjoyed it and so did whomever was at my table when I barbecued it. […]
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Evy’s Apricot Coconut Balls

Evy’s apricot coconut balls are sweet, chewy confections that taste as good as they look. Perfect for a shower, holiday buffet or party favor.

The Backstory: Evy’s apricot coconut balls come to The Jewish kitchen from Evy Gold[…]
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Broiled Halibut (or Salmon) with Garlic and Tarragon – Healthy Option

The Backstory: Just about every restaurant, delicatessen, wedding reception, dinner party or holiday gathering seems to have a fish offering these days, and most times, it’s a plain salmon dish. Well, who can get excited about th[…]
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