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Fresh Carrot Cake – Healthy Option

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More Favorite Jewish Recipes

Golden Noodle Barley

Golden noodle barley is an old-fashioned, side dish that’s perfect with fish, beef, or chicken, featuring comfy flavors that will take you back in time.

The Backstory: Barley has been around for more than 13,000 years. The are[…]
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Falafel

Crisp falafel balls are simply perfect in a pita sandwich or in a salad in this classic Middle Eastern dish.

The Backstory: Oh how I love falafel and my road to discovering this classic Israeli street food started in my childh[…]
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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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Grandma’s Sweet & Sour Meatballs

The Backstory: This recipe is by far, one of the most special of all the recipes in The Jewish Kitchen. There are so many reasons for this. For one, it has been a family staple for as far back as I can remember. No matter the h[…]
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Honey Mustard Glazed Fish – Healthy Option

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: This tangy and delicious honey mustard glazed fish is fabulous preparatio[…]
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Butternut Squash Soup

This velvety sweet and savory soup is the perfect first course for Thanksgiving or any festive fall meal. Add some warm crusty bread and enjoy.

The Backstory: Let me just come right out and say it: I am not a soup lover. More […]
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Greek Yogurt Parfaits

Healthy and delicious, Greek yogurt parfaits can jumpstart your day, (or wellness resolutions!) and are a delicious, anytime snack.

The Backstory: Yogurt has long held a place in Jewish cuisine, most notably during Shavuot, wh[…]
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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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Green Bean Casserole

The Backstory: For over 50 years I have been making this casserole and I know that many, many people make it for Thanksgiving, but my father loved it all year round. I have prepared this for almost every holiday dinner that he at[…]
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