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Beef Brisket with Gravy – Healthy Option

Fresh Strawberry Pie – Healthy Option

Jodi’s Favorite Banana Bread with Crumb Topping

Moroccan Fig, Pine Nut, and Black Bean Couscous – Healthy Option

More Favorite Jewish Recipes

Vanilla Poundcake

Dense and moist make this cake a fan favorite!

The Backstory: This is the quintessential vanilla poundcake recipe that belongs in every cook’s collection of go-to desserts. It is absolutely scrumptious by itself, dressed […]
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Charlotte’s Lemon Squares

This is the ultimate lemon squares recipe! They are creamy, tart, sweet, and just the most perfect balance of flavors.

The Backstory: Lemon squares are by far, one of my top ten favorite desserts. As I’ve waxed poetic before, […]
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Jodi’s Favorite Banana Bread with Crumb Topping

Roasted bananas are the secret ingredient that make this bread moist, sweet, and one of our top picks.

The Backstory: This is my all-time favorite banana bread recipe. I’m not even doing it justice by calling it banana bread. […]
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Classic Roast Turkey Breast

Roast citrus turkey breast is a savory showstopper for Thanksgiving. This gorgeous dish cooks quickly and delivers juicy meat and luscious pan gravy.

The Backstory: Classic roast turkey breast is one of the easiest ways to prep[…]
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Light Vegetable Soup – Healthy Option

Our light vegetable soup is loaded with chunky veggies and is ideal for making in bulk, freezing in batches, and serving for lunch or anytime snack.

The Backstory: This delicious, feel-good light vegetable soup is one of my go[…]
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Kosher Lamb Stew

Kosher lamb stew is a flavorful one-pot wonder with fork-tender meat and veggies bathing in savory sauce. Just add fresh challah for dipping!

The Backstory: This is another comfort, one-pot meal. I remember my mom making thi[…]
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Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Our classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is the only carrot cake recipe you’ll ever need. It’s decadent, moist and packed with raisins, nuts, and flavor in every single bite.

The Backstory: Let’s be honest: classic c[…]
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Kosher Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms

Cheesy, crumbly, and savory, Kosher cheesy stuffed mushrooms are the perfect two-bite finger foods for your next get together.

The Backstory: These savory appetizers are the perfect party starter for just about any occasion. T[…]
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Over the years, my family and I have been enjoying fish at least a few times a week and this has forced me to become more creative with everyone’s favorite–salmon. The good news is that salmon is so versatile that it lends itself[…]
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