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Crustless Vegetable Quiche – Healthy Option

More Favorite Jewish Recipes

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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Banana Walnut Bread – Healthy Option

Banana walnut bread is delicious for breakfast, snacking or wrapped up with a festive ribbon as holiday gift for friends.

The Backstory: Who doesn’t love a little something sweet now and then? I sure do! And why not? All of us[…]
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Date Nut Bread

Nutty, sweet, and chewy, our date nut bread is perfect for toast, as is, or even in French toast.

The Backstory: I don’t know where I got this recipe, but it has been with so many other recipes that I’ve had in a folder that[…]
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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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Easy Corn Fritters

Sweet, crunchy, and soft on the inside, these easy corn fritters will be the appetizer hit of your next cocktail party or holiday celebration.

The Backstory: Corn fritters are an easy side dish or appetizer to prepare and they[…]
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Baked Zucchini, Eggplant, and Tomatoes

Baked zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes, is a garden-fresh side that can be made savory with herbs and baking until the veggies are soft and tender.

The Backstory: This is one dish I make for my very fussy daughter. Their are[…]
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Perfect Gefilte Fish

Make perfect gefilte fish every time with this simple recipe that’s light, flavorful and foolproof!

The Backstory: Gefilte fish is just one of those things that you just have to see in the background over a period of years, so[…]
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Cucumber, Onion, and Dill Salad

Cucumber, onion, and dill salad is tart, crisp, and fresh, just like it came right from your favorite New York appetizing counter.

The Backstory: Whenever I have leftover cucumbers, I make cucumber, onion,and dill salad. I a[…]
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Sweet Raspberry Rugelach

Our sweet raspberry rugelach is tried and true classic that’s perfect for every holiday, get together, and simcha. This is a fun dessert to make with the kids (they’ll love rolling these up) and it’s also a gorgeous dess[…]
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