Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family

Our Lemon Poppy Seed Loan is both sweet and tart and pairs perfectly with  a cup of coffee or tea, or as a kids’ snack in a lunchbox.
The Backstory:Â So here’s the thing: I don’t like poppy seed bagels (sorry, Dad), or poppy s[…]-READ-MORE>
My Aunt Sandy’s chocolate chip mandel bread is a true classic. This delicious biscotti-like cookie combines the very best of traditional Jewish baking with everyone’s favorite cookie for a no-fail dessert that’s perfect with coffe[…]-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>
Try this Mississippi mud cheesecake recipe to savor the rich and delicious taste of mud cake in a chocolaty cheesecake instead!
Mississippi Mud Chocolate Cheesecake
Try this Mississippi mud cheesecake recipe to savour the […]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â This recipe is by far, one of the most special of all the recipes in The Jewish Kitchen. There are so many reasons for this. Â For one, it has been a family staple for as far back as I can remember. No matter the h[…]-READ-MORE>
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:Â Corn fritters are an easy side dish or appetizer to prepare and they[…]-READ-MORE>
Smoked salmon and caviar toasts are a delectable, elegant appetizer that will wow your guests and are easy to make. What more could you ask for?
The Backstory:Â The first time I had caviar was at famed The Russian Tea Room in t[…]-READ-MORE>
Mesclun greens with pears, dried cherries and candies walnuts is a beautiful fall and winter salad that’s bursting with seasonal flavors.
The Backstory:Â This is my all-time favorite salad to serve during the fall holidays. The[…]-READ-MORE>
Stuffed tomatoes are the perfect side with just the right amount of cheese, bread crumbs, and seasonings. Better yet, they cook up in 10 minutes or less!
The Backstory:Â At just about every Bar and Bat Mitvah I attended growing[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â My family always loved soup. Â It’s just one of those comfort foods, like stew, meat loaf and roasted chicken that always warms the soul. Â I admit, it took me a long time to learn how to prepare soup so that they […]-READ-MORE>
Juicy fruit compote is the easiest way to showcase ripe fruit or use fruit that’s about to turn overripe. Add a dollop of fresh whipped cream and enjoy!
The Backstory:Â Fruit Compote is one of the easiest dishes to put together[…]-READ-MORE>
Tender chicken, dried apricots, and a tangy sweet glaze bake to perfection to make holiday apricot chicken a sweet and savory showstopper dish.
The Backstory:Â What would any holiday or Shabbat dinner be without a roasted chick[…]-READ-MORE>