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Strawberry Bread
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>
Au Gratin Potatoes
The Backstory:Â From the first moment I set foot in Paris in the winter of 1997, I loved it the way everyone who falls in love with the City of Love (and Light) falls in love. Deeply, madly, insanely. More of the Backstory after t[…]-READ-MORE>
Bearnaise Sauce
The Backstory: This delicious sauce is one of the great French sauces that is actually a derivative of another French sauce: Hollandaise.  Bearnaise uses slightly different ingredients than Hollandaise and although both may see[…]-READ-MORE>
Diner Style Tapioca Pudding
Walk down memory lane with this creamy, rich, diner-style classic pudding.
The Backstory:Â I distinctly remember walking into the Caravelle Diner in Brooklyn, not too far from my dad’s bagel bakery and coming face to face with […]-READ-MORE>
Grandma’s Sweet & Sour Meatballs
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>
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Garlic
Roasted cauliflower with lemon and garlic is insanely delicious and a perfect side dish.
The Backstory:Â Roasted cauliflower with lemon and garlic is just about one of the tastiest foods you could serve. Cauliflower itself is a[…]-READ-MORE>
Mississippi Mud Chocolate Cheesecake
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>
Smoked Salmon & Gruyere Quiche
Nutty Gruyere and salty salmon take this delicious quiche over the top.
The Backstory:Â This delicious quiche has the surprise of smoked salmon nestled among gooey melted Gruyere and sauteed green onions. It is an amazing combi[…]-READ-MORE>
Cabbage Soup with Flanken
Our cabbage soup with flanken recipe turns out a classic, slow-simmering soup with tender beef that simply shreds in the tangy broth.
The Backstory:Â I well remember my mother making cabbage soup with flanken. Â Usually she use[…]-READ-MORE>
Vanilla Poundcake
Dense and moist make this cake a fan favorite!
The Backstory: This is the quintessential vanilla poundcake recipe that belongs in every cook’s collection of go-to desserts.  It is absolutely scrumptious by itself, dressed […]-READ-MORE>
Dairy Noodle Pudding
The Backstory:Â I have had this recipe for so long (ages) that I can’t even remember who gave it to me. If any of my friends are reading this and thinking, “Myrna, I gave it to you,” I thank you and here is your shot at fame. More[…]-READ-MORE>
Stewed Apricots, Plums and Cherries
These are not your bubbie’s prunes–they are sweeter and absolutely delicious!
The Backstory:Â I have a clear and fond memory of my grandparents at their kitchen table in Brooklyn, and my grandmother serving stewed fruit to my […]-READ-MORE>
