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Grilled Steak Sandwich

Now this is a delicious grilled steak sandwich–well-seasoned, savory, and cooked to juicy perfection.

The Backstory: This hearty Grilled Steak Sandwich is always a hit when served to family and friends. I started making this […]
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The Backstory: Whenever I make this side dish, I am reminded of the Jewish holidays. In the early years of my life, my mom always had sweet potatoes as a side dish for every special occasion. Truth be told, the sweet potatoes mo[…]
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Jodi’s Favorite Banana Bread with Crumb Topping

Roasted bananas are the secret ingredient that make this bread moist, sweet, and one of our top picks.

The Backstory: This is my all-time favorite banana bread recipe. I’m not even doing it justice by calling it banana bread. […]
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Easy Classic Hummus

Once you make this easy classic hummus from scratch, you’ll think twice before buying store-bought hummus again–it’s that delicious.

The Backstory: Easy classic hummus is surprisingly simple to make and there are very few ing[…]
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Mediterranean Salad – Healthy Option

Healthy, colorful and full of fresh flavors, our Mediterranean Salad is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.This dish is packed with heart-healthy goodness.

The Backstory: This delicious and colorful salad is packed with zesty[…]
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Deviled Eggs

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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Tomato Herring Salad

Tomato herring salad is an oldie but a goodie–a creamy dressing with savory seasoning and fresh herbs make this dish fresh, modern, and worth a second look.

The Backstory: How well I remember the oval can of Tomato Herring my […]
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Mini Sweet & Sour Meatball Appetizers

Mini sweet and sour meatballs are tangy, delicious, and perfect for parties, game night, or holiday get-togethers. The sauce is truly addicting.

The Backstory: This recipe is by far, one of the most special of all the recipes […]
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Whitefish Salad

Creamy, mild and delicious, whitefish salad is perfect for sandwiches, as a dip, or on a crisp bed of lettuce.

The Backstory: A whole Smoked Whitefish is considered a typical Jewish food. I don’t know if this fish was introd[…]
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

The Backstory:Whether you call it Sweet potatoes or Yams, potatoes of every shape, texture, and color have been around for eons. Practically every culture has its own way of preparing them, from the most rustic recipes (boiled,[…]
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Chocolate Cream Pie

An old-fashioned, chocolaty classic that deserves its place in history. It’s. That. Good.

The Backstory: There must be something wrong with me because I’m physically restraining myself from getting out of this chair, baking th[…]
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Texas Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket

The Backstory: There are so many recipes for Brisket that you could probably make a different one every day and never get tired of indulging in this meat. Whether it is baked in the oven or on the stove top, the recipes are end[…]
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