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Shabbat

Soy Milk Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Glazed Sweet Potatoes – Healthy Option

Chicken with Apricots and Carrots

Beef Brisket with Gravy – Healthy Option

More Favorite Jewish Recipes

Cranberry orange bread isn’t a Jewish recipe per se, but it has been on my Thanksgiving table for as long as I can remember. The deliciously tart cranberries and sweet orange combination baked into a vanilla-infused loaf is perfec[…]
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German Pan Fried Potatoes

The Backstory: I do not know were my mom came up with this recipe, all I know is I love it. Mom didn’t make this often, but when she did, there was nothing left in the serving dish. How we girls loved these tasty fried spuds. Wha[…]
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Nana’s Kosher Perfect Chopped Liver

Nana’s perfect chopped liver is the only chopped liver recipe you’ll ever need. It’s creamy, classic, and works as a dip, spread, or filling for sandwiches.

The Backstory: My Aunt Sandy makes the most wonderful, melt-in-your-m[…]
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Salmon in a Pouch

My son made this for me a few years ago. It is absolutely delicious–light, flaky and perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. I find that this method of preparing Salmon has become my favorite way of indulging in this delicio[…]
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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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Chicken Divan

The Backstory: Recently I visited my cousin Clare. Among the many recipes she gave me one was for Chicken Divan. I love this woman. She is funny, smart and at times, well, don’t get her ire going. She stands maybe 5 feet tall[…]
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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: I have to admit that I’ve never had kasha kreplach in my entire life (bad Jew, I k[…]
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Split Pea Soup

The Backstory: I cannot remember a time when this velvety soup was not served for a holiday dinner. My mom never measured anything, and here I am trying to convert her favorite answer to my question, “how much of this or that” […]
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Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

These gorgeous tart, creamy, and delicious two-bite mini lemon cheesecake tarts are absolutely addicting! The combination of cheesecake and lemon is as close to confection heaven as it gets and these are just beautiful topped with[…]
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