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More Favorite Jewish Recipes
Mom’s Baked Blintzes
Mom’s baked blintzes taste almost like cheesecake–they’re that decadent and delicious! Frozen cheese blintzes are baked in a creamy custard (you and make these ahead!) for the perfect dairy meal, breakfast or brunch.
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Glazed Sweet Potatoes – Healthy Option
Our glazed sweet potatoes are little bites of heaven–tender, sweet, and just like Bubbie used to make. Serve them anytime–don’t wait for Thanksgiving!
The Backstory: What’s Thanksgiving dinner without luscious sweet potatoes[…]-READ-MORE>
Light Cinnamon Coffee Cake – Healthy Option
Our light cinnamon coffee cake is moist, crumbly, and every bit as delicious as the full-fat version of the beloved classic.
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Butternut Squash Soup
This velvety sweet and savory soup is the perfect first course for Thanksgiving or any festive fall meal. Add some warm crusty bread and enjoy.
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Fruit Compote
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!
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Brisket in Red Wine Gravy
The Backstory: This is a delicious brisket recipe that comes to me from my cousin, who is a fabulous cook and hostess. The recipe uses red wine as well as chicken stock, as a base for the gravy, and while most of the wine cooks o[…]-READ-MORE>
Chocolate Caramel Matzoh
Chocolate-caramel matzoh is a decadent Passover treat that turns ordinary matzoh into a show-stopper dessert. You won’t be able to stop at one piece!
The Backstory: There are so many ways to make chocolate-careamel matzoh an[…]-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>
Mint Sauce
The Backstory: When most people think of mint sauce, their first reaction is: lamb. And that makes sense as mint is traditionally paired with mint jelly or mint sauce of some kind. But mint sauce is truly versatile and while it’s[…]-READ-MORE>
Modern Day Charlotte Russe
An old-fashioned dessert gets an elegant, modern makeover.
The Backstory: One of my favorite childhood memories is stopping off at a bakery not too far from my father’s own bagel bakery in Borough Park, Brooklyn to pick up a c[…]-READ-MORE>
Cream Cheese, Tomato and Onion Sandwich
Talk about Jewish comfort food. This cream cheese, tomato and onion sandwich is as easy (and delicious) as it gets. Few ingredients and five minutes to make!
The Backstory: Usually when I think of comfort foods, mac and cheese[…]-READ-MORE>
Classic Potato Knish
Golden pastry surrounds a savory filling in this classic potato knish recipe. Perfect for party apps, holidays, or family get-togethers!
The Backstory: Oh, how I love a classic potato knish. I’m sorry (in advance) to everyone […]-READ-MORE>
