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Kosher Salmon Dip
Kosher salmon dip uses canned salmon (a fab shortcut) for an easy, make-ahead appetizer your guests will love.
The Backstory:Â My grandmother always had canned salmon in her pantry and I always wondered what she did with it. I […]-READ-MORE>
Traditional Tzimmes
The Backstory: There is something so special about Rosh Hashanah and its traditions – and I’m not being biased because this holiday usually falls around my birthday! The sweetness of the whole occasion seems to lift everyoneâ[…]-READ-MORE>
Cabbage Soup with Flanken
Our cabbage soup with flanken recipe turns out a classic, slow-simmering soup with tender beef that simply shreds in the tangy broth.
The Backstory:Â I well remember my mother making cabbage soup with flanken. Â Usually she use[…]-READ-MORE>
Buttery Twist Rolls
Buttery twist rolls turn out soft, slightly chewy, and delicious every time. They work for every meal and look beautiful on a Shabbat or holiday table.
The Backstory:Â This little bit of a heavenly recipe for buttery twist roll[…]-READ-MORE>
Oven Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
The Backstory: This simple Oven Roasted Potatoes side dish can be made with a variety of seasonings. Whatever suits your taste. But my taste for these spuds is usually rosemary and garlic. Somehow rosemary with it’s  “woodsy” ar[…]-READ-MORE>
Classic Round Challah
Our classic round challah recipe bakes up golden, sweet challah every time. Make two loaves–one for Shabbat and one for noshing!
The Backstory:Â On Rosh Hashanah, classic round challah has a symbolic meaning. The shape signifi[…]-READ-MORE>
Low-Fat Rice Pudding
Low-fat rice pudding is sweet and creamy with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. This yummy classic cooks in 20 minutes and tastes just like the original.
The Backstory:Â This recipe is one of those that happened by accident. I was[…]-READ-MORE>
Glazed Beef Brisket – Healthy Options
Our healthy-version recipe for glazed beef brisket is fork tender, juicy, and a perfect Shabbat or holiday main dish.
The Backstory:Â What would our Jewish holidays be without our beloved glazed beef brisket? Can you even imagi[…]-READ-MORE>
Brisket in Red Wine Gravy
The Backstory:Â This is a delicious brisket recipe that comes to me from my cousin, who is a fabulous cook and hostess. The recipe uses red wine as well as chicken stock, as a base for the gravy, and while most of the wine cooks o[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher Rack of Lamb
The Backstory:Â When it comes to Rack of Lamb, it can be said that this is one of the most tasty, elegant dishes you can serve. I was raised on meat and potatoes. Mom made lamb chops occasionally. Â It was not the baby chops. it w[…]-READ-MORE>
Kasha Kreplach
Tender and slightly chewy, these easy kasha kreplach are just perfect for soups or for serving as an appetizer with a tangy dip.
The Backstory:Â I have to admit that I’ve never had kasha kreplach in my entire life (bad Jew, I k[…]-READ-MORE>
Borscht
The Backstory:Â I vividly remember my mother preparing Borscht. Â But instead of serving this as a soup, she served it to my dad in a glass. My mom did not make this from scratch. Â She usually had a cold bottle of store-brought b[…]-READ-MORE>
