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Purple Plum Torte

Purple plum torte is juicy, sweet, and slightly tart. The buttery crust is a perfect balance to the fruit and the torte makes a gorgeous presentation.

The Backstory: This delicious plum torte comes to you from my dear friend, […]
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The Backstory: When I think of kugel, I can’t help but think of my father doing his standard joke in a heavily accented Polish dialect, “Is it kugel or is it pujjink?” (meaning noodle pudding). You see, when it comes to kugel, mo[…]
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Potato and Onion Pierogies

These delicate potato and onion pierogies are savory, tender, and positively addicting. You won’t be able to stop at one so make a double batch!

The Backstory: This recipe for potato and onion pierogies was given to me over 50[…]
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Hearty Beef Stew

The Backstory: This hearty stew always brings me back to living in New York in the bleak, cold winters months. This easy to make dish, with the broth surrounding the beef and the veggies with their savory seasonings is a delight […]
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Bubby’s Honey Cake

This is the old-fashioned good stuff, made by a real Bubby.

The Backstory: Recently, I chatted with my Canadian cousin, Rhonda. After discussing family happenings, I asked her if she had any recipes to share with me. And, di[…]
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Grandma Gertie’s Almond Cake

Grandma Gertie’s almond cake is an old-fashioned cake that’s light with note of almond and lemon. This gorgeous cake is perfect with coffee or tea.

The Backstory: Today, Mother’s Day 2017, my mother gave me a beautiful Mother'[…]
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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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Layered Gefilte Fish Torte

This layered gefilte fish torte is an elegant take on the old classic. It’s easy to make and tastes as good as it looks.

The Backstory: There are hundreds of variations of this classic, Jewish first course but this layered gef[…]
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Corned Beef

The Backstory: Above all else, I am a Jewish girl from Brooklyn. Looking back at the time when I was a young girl, I remember my childhood quite vividly. It was a wonderful era, from the mid 1940’s until the early 1960’s. My […]
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