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Fish with Potato Crust

A crispy potato layer tops flaky white fish in this delicious dinner entree.

The Backstory: The first time I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it. It was everything I enjoyed eating. It’s fried and made with fish and po[…]
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Old-Fashioned Kosher Hot Dogs

Old-fashioned Kosher hot dogs are a walk down memory lane with a taste like nothing else. Grill some up tonight for a savory bite of nostalgia.

The Backstory: Anyone who knows me, knows this is my favorite food of all time. […]
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Old-Fashioned Baked Apples

Our recipe for old-fashioned baked apples is bursting with tender dried fruits, honey and cinnamon goodness. Is your mouth watering?

The Backstory: What can be more appealing to children (or adults?) when they come home from s[…]
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Classic Stuffed Mushrooms

Panko, parmesan, and savory herbs and spices make these classic stuffed mushrooms full of flavor and crunch.

The Backstory: Classic stuffed mushrooms are one of the easiest appetizers to make for a large crowd–they’re inexpen[…]
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Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie

Creamy potatoes layered over zesty beef in a savory tomato sauce make Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie comfort food the whole family will enjoy.

The Backstory: Shepherd Pie, is one of my mom’s Summer Specials. That is the only time she […]
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Date Nut Squares

Dense, rich, nutty, and chewy are just a few words to describe our finger-licking date nut squares. They’re easy-to-make and bake in less than 30 minutes.

The Backstory: My friend Dini told me these date nut square are one of […]
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Ricky’s Sweet and Tangy Beef Brisket

The Backstory: My cousin Rhonda, who resides in Canada, gave me this recipe. It is from her sister, Ricky. The story of my Canadian relatives go back for decades. My grandfather and Ricky’s grandmother were brother and sister[…]
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Au Gratin Potatoes

The Backstory: 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[…]
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Corned Beef

The Backstory: Above all else, I am a Jewish girl from Brooklyn. Looking back at the time when I was a young girl, I remember my childhood quite vividly. It was a wonderful era, from the mid 1940’s until the early 1960’s. My […]
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