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Classic Potato Salad
The Backstory: I confess: I’m fussy when it comes to potato salad (and coleslaw for that matter). It’s a New York thing. I’ve grown up around delis and good Jewish soul food, and so I’m hard-pressed to give a thumb’s up to a dece[…]-READ-MORE>
Baked Zucchini, Eggplant, and Tomatoes
Baked zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes, is a garden-fresh side that can be made savory with herbs and baking until the veggies are soft and tender.
The Backstory: This is one dish I make for my very fussy daughter. Their are[…]-READ-MORE>
Buttery Twist Rolls
Buttery twist rolls turn out soft, slightly chewy, and delicious every time. They work for every meal and look beautiful on a Shabbat or holiday table.
The Backstory: This little bit of a heavenly recipe for buttery twist roll[…]-READ-MORE>
Passover Noodles
The Backstory: My cousin Elaine, who is a Holocaust survivor, gave me this recipe. She and I always chat on the phone every Friday night. She has filled me with stories of her youth and the years she spent as a young teenager in […]-READ-MORE>
Vegetable Soup
The Backstory: My family always loved soup. It’s just one of those comfort foods, like stew, meat loaf and roasted chicken that always warms the soul. I admit, it took me a long time to learn how to prepare soup so that they […]-READ-MORE>
Mushroom Barley Soup
The Backstory: My mom made this soup often as it is a traditional Jewish soup that is often found on deli menus and is something that her generation grew up with. Most of the time she made it with beef flanken. When mom used mu[…]-READ-MORE>
Flourless Chocolate Cookies
Flourless chocolate cookies are rich, decadent and so delicious, you’ll never miss the flour. Watch your younger guests gobble these up! These are fudgy and moist beyond belief.
The Backstory: It’s easy to think of Passover […]-READ-MORE>
Beef Tongue
The Backstory: Let’s just get this over with and call it what it is: we’re talking about a cow’s tongue. Plain and simple. And I know that when most people hear the word tongue, well, at least some of them cringe. Understandabl[…]-READ-MORE>
Chef’s Salad
The Backstory: Chef’s Salad is one of the easiest dishes to prepare and also one of the most satisfying. It can be made with just about anything you have in your refrigerator.and pantry. Sometimes I make this with leftover ro[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher Lamb Stew
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: This is another comfort, one-pot meal. I remember my mom making thi[…]-READ-MORE>
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 […]-READ-MORE>
Light Vegetable Soup – Healthy Option
Our light vegetable soup is loaded with chunky veggies and is ideal for making in bulk, freezing in batches, and serving for lunch or anytime snack.
The Backstory: This delicious, feel-good light vegetable soup is one of my go[…]-READ-MORE>
