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Rosh Hashanah

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Garlic

More Favorite Jewish Recipes

The Backstory: This rice pilaf recipe is so rich in seasonings and all the veggies that makes it a dish I prepare all the time. I was interested in learning about the main ingredient, rice. I decided to do some research. I fin[…]
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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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Savory Turkey Meatloaf

Savory turkey meatloaf is a lighter alternative to beef, but is still moist, juicy, and full of delicious flavor and texture.

The Backstory: Can you say comfort food like Mom used to make?! Our savory turkey meatloaf can be […]
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Mini Cheesecake Cupcakes

Our mini cheesecake cupcakes are pure heaven on a plate. These little beauties are four-bites of creamy, rich decadence that won’t make you feel (too) guilty and will wow your guest with their gorgeous presentation.

The Backsto[…]
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Nana’s Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting

If you need a perfect chocolate cake, look no further than Nana’s chocolate cake with fudge frosting. This is the one you’ve been waiting for.

The Backstory: Until I was almost seven years old, my cousin Hara and I lived side […]
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Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Nuts

Our beet salad with goat cheese and nuts is everything: sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy. Add chicken to make this a full lunch or dinner and some fresh bread and you’ll find yourself making this meal over and over again.

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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: I cannot count the number of times I’ve made these butte[…]
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Crispy Potato Kugel

There are many ways to make this classic side, but our crispy potato kugel is savory from green onions with a surprise topping that takes it over the edge!

The Backstory: This crispy potato kugel recipe was given to me when I[…]
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Stove Top Pot Roast

The Backstory: This recipe is something I concocted. I have been doing the stove top version for as long as I could remember. I also am using the same deep, heavy aluminum skillet that my grandmother gave me. It is safe to say I […]
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