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Stewed Plums

Our tried and true recipe for stewed plums delivers a sweet and slightly tart, classic dessert that will remind you of your Bubbie’s kitchen.

Backstory: One of my earliest childhood memories is of my grandmother spooning dark […]
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Tossed Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette – Healthy Option

Our tossed salad with red wine vinaigrette is the only salad and dressing recipe you need in your repertoire to pull off a a delicious first course, fast.

The Backstory: This is one of my go-to salads and salad dressings. It’s[…]
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The Backstory: The coleslaw police (believe me, they’re out there) are divided into two camps: those who live for mayo and gobs of it and those who like their slaw on the savory side with vinegar dressing and not a dollop of mayo[…]
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Gloria’ s Zucchini Casserole

The Backstory: My girlfriend Gloria is an excellent cook. About 30 years ago my husband and I were invited to her home for dinner. This casserole was one of the delectable foods she prepared that night. Whatever she served wa[…]
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Meringue Cookies

Light, airy, and with just a touch of chocolate, our meringue cookies are perfect two-bite treats (great for Passover!)

The Backstory: These crisp and delicious meringue cookies are a perfect example of why I created The Jewis[…]
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Aunt Alice’s Linzer Cookies

Aunt Alice’s Linzer Cookies will melt your heart! These gorgeous cut out cookies with their red centers and clouds of Confectioner’s sugar are just the beginning! They are light, buttery, and full of almond flavor. These are beaut[…]
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Mom’s Perfect Kugel

Mom’s Perfect Kugel is my go-to kugel for every holiday. Apricot preserves, vanilla notes, and a crunchy, to-die-for topping, put it over the top. This is my most-requested recipe.

The Backstory: If you put five (or 50) Jewish[…]
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Fruit Flan with Fresh Berries – Healthy Option

Creamy, rich, and delicious, you’ll never believe this dessert is low-cal and low fat.

The Backstory: Making flan may seem intimidating at first but it’s just as easy as making a pie. There’s a base, a filling, and a simple to[…]
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Honey Mustard Sauce

The Backstory: My daughter, Jodi, prefers this Honey Mustard Sauce to plain mustard. I can understand why. The sweetness and the spices of the mustard add so much flavor to many dishes. You get that ying and yang of sweet […]
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