Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


Apple crisp is fall’s favorite dessert and our lighter version is sweet and crumbly with notes of cinnamon, lemon and vanilla.
The Backstory:Â Apple Crisp is a traditional fall dessert that’s a perfect chocie for your Rosh Hashan[…]-READ-MORE>

Our mini pecan pies make it almost too easy to indulge–no need to make a whole pie to enjoy this classic dessert. These two-bite treats hit the spot!
The Backstory:Â I cannot wait to make this recipe. My husband is a pecan pie[…]-READ-MORE>

Savory Swedish meatballs are served at so many Jewish simchas, you’d think we invented them! Our 20-minute recipe will have you turning them out like a pro.
The Backstory:Â Swedish meatballs are one of the world’s most popular […]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory: It was a rarity when my mom made this delicious Stuffed Breast of  Veal dish. I do remember that when I first tasted the veal it was love at first bite. When I started cooking, I  must admit I didn’t make it ofte[…]-READ-MORE>

Kosher lamb stew is a flavorful one-pot wonder with fork-tender meat and veggies bathing in savory sauce. Just add fresh challah for dipping!
The Backstory:Â This is another comfort, one-pot meal. Â I remember my mom making thi[…]-READ-MORE>

This dark, rich, chewy bread is in a class by itself. Perfect for Reubens, cold deli sandwiches, or just toast and butter (or cream cheese and lox), this Jewish standard is truly one of a kind.
The Backstory:Â Pumpernickel date[…]-READ-MORE>

Crumbly, sweet, and delicious, these are perfect for breakfast or anytime you want a quick snack to-go.
The Backstory:Â These are my absolute favorite corn muffins and they are super easy to make. The small addition of honey do[…]-READ-MORE>

Iced, sticky, sweet, and delicious, these are the ultimate in brunch indulgence.
Backstory:Â There are few things in life that are better to wake up to than the smell of warm cinnamon rolls and if you’ve grown up around a baker[…]-READ-MORE>

Tender dumplings in golden chicken broth are the cure for whatever ails you.
The Backstory:Â Kreplach, those delicious dumplings that bathe in our worshiped chicken soup, are one of the pillars of Jewish soul food. These meat f[…]-READ-MORE>

Where to even begin? These gorgeous marzipan and apricot jam-layered cookies are a throwback to just about everyone’s childhood. How could anyone resist them? Well, you don’t have to and now you can even make them at home with our[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â 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[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory: Strawberry Bread is a nice change of pace from the famous banana bread that is more common. Oh, I am not saying there is anything wrong with the latter, it is delicious. but sometimes a change can be just as good. Â[…]-READ-MORE>