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Vegetable Lasagna

Our vegetable lasagna is the perfect, one-pan meal for weeknights, Shabbat, or feeding a crowd. Make a second pan to freeze for later on!

The Backstory: Pasta is one of those dishes that is loved by almost everyone I know. W[…]
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The Backstory: Lets face it: diet foods are something that we ladies are always checking out. Dieting, eating well, looking slim, and trying to look good are always on our mind, whether we’re looking at clothes, workout gear or f[…]
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Cherry Strudel

Crisp pastry envelops a sweet and tart cherry filling for a delectable, finger-licking dessert.

The Backstory: Strudel –any kind–has got to be one of the all-time great desserts that has been passed down from Eastern Europea[…]
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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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Banana Crepes with Dark Chocolate – Healthy Option

Banana crepes with dark chocolate are the dessert to make when you want to impress–and our version is low in calories and fat!

The Backstory: Every now and then I love to go all out and whip up a wow dish that’s a real showst[…]
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Chicken with Eggplant

Chicken with eggplant is a Middle-Eastern inspired dish that’s tender, flavorful, and surrounded by the most delicious, savory sauce. This dish is even better the second day so make a large batch to ensure leftovers.

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Marinated Cucumber Salad – Healthy Option

Fresh, tangy, and perfect as a side to just about any meal, our marinated cucumber salad beats any store bought version and is light, healthy and refreshing.

The Backstory: You know all those pre-made salads and sides at your […]
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Oven Roasted Vegetables

Oven roasted vegetables are sweet, caramelized, and fork tender. They are so delicious, they can be an entire meal unto themselves.

The Backstory: Roasted vegetables are so easy to prepare. And they are a great pairing for chi[…]
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Kosher Whoopie Pies

Kosher Whoopie Pies are a cross between a cookie and a cake with soft outer pillows of goodness that sandwich mounds of marshmallowy-light frosting. They’re a New England staple with origins in the Amish country. Once you try them[…]
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