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Sukkot

Salad with Fruit, Nuts and Cheese

Our classic round challah recipe bakes up golden, sweet challah every time. Make two loaves–one for Shabbat and one for noshing!

The Backstory: On Rosh Hashanah, classic round challah has a symbolic meaning. The shape signifi[…]
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Nutty cream cheese balls are a decadent, make-ahead party app that’s creamy, crunchy, and perfect every time.

Backstory: This fast and easy recipe is another one that I borrowed from a friend. If any of my friends are reading […]
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Green Beans Almondine is an elegant side dish that takes minutes to prepare and adds instant panache to your dinner table.

The Backstory: This elegant, crispy and flavorful side has to be one of the easiest vegetable dishes […]
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Braised short ribs are tender, savory, hearty, and the meat just falls off the bone. A perfect Shabbat or holiday meal.

The Backstory: Braised short ribs sound much more complicated to cook than they really are and truth be to[…]
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Creamy deviled eggs are a classic appetizer or first course for brunch, lunch, or a holiday meal.

The Backstory: For as long as I can remember, deviled eggs were one of those boring staple foods that showed up on the buffet ta[…]
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