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Rosh Hashanah

Salad with Fruit, Nuts and Cheese

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Nuts

More Favorite Jewish Recipes

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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Stuffed Artichokes

Stuffed artichokes are a savory, filling, and elegant side dish and perfect for the vegetarian foodies at your table.

The Backstory: I’ve only eaten artichokes a few times. A variation of recipes have been in my files for deca[…]
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Fruit Flan with Fresh Berries – Healthy Option

Creamy, rich, and delicious, you’ll never believe this dessert is low-cal and low fat.

The Backstory: Making flan may seem intimidating at first but it’s just as easy as making a pie. There’s a base, a filling, and a simple to[…]
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Latkes with Salmon Roe and Sour Cream

Latkes with salmon roe and sour cream are an elegant twist on traditional latkes and give a salty, tangy note to this classic holiday dish.

The Backstory: The very first time I saw salmon roe, it was dotted ever-so-perfectly a[…]
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Hawaiian Chicken

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[…]
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Mesclun Greens with Pears, Dried Cherries and Candied Walnuts

Mesclun greens with pears, dried cherries and candies walnuts is a beautiful fall and winter salad that’s bursting with seasonal flavors.

The Backstory: This is my all-time favorite salad to serve during the fall holidays. The[…]
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Chicken with Red Wine

Chicken with red wine is a classic French dish with a Jewish makeover! It’s the most delicious, savory, and easy dish to make and yes, what a wow factor.

The Backstory: This is my take on Coq Au Vin. The classic recipes calls […]
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Lemon Almond Sponge Cake

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: In my opinion, sponge cake has taken a bad rap. I’m not sure if it’s jus[…]
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Ricky’s Sweet and Tangy Beef Brisket

The Backstory: My cousin Rhonda, who resides in Canada, gave me this recipe. It is from her sister, Ricky. The story of my Canadian relatives go back for decades. My grandfather and Ricky’s grandmother were brother and sister[…]
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