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More Favorite Jewish Recipes
Cucumber, Onion, and Dill Salad
Cucumber, onion, and dill salad is tart, crisp, and fresh, just like it came right from your favorite New York appetizing counter.
The Backstory:Â Whenever I have leftover cucumbers, I make cucumber, onion,and dill salad. Â I a[…]-READ-MORE>
Cinnamon Whole Grain Pancakes – Healthy Option
Warm notes of fall spices make these cinnamon whole grain pancakes absolutely irresistible. Make extras and freeze for busy mornings.
The Backstory:Â These delicious pancakes are a treat to wake up to in the morning and are so […]-READ-MORE>
Traditional Tzimmes
The Backstory: There is something so special about Rosh Hashanah and its traditions – and I’m not being biased because this holiday usually falls around my birthday! The sweetness of the whole occasion seems to lift everyoneâ[…]-READ-MORE>
Peach Berry Crisp – Healthy Option
Juicy, crumbly, and naturally sweet, this peach berry crisp is a delicious, lower-calorie option to satisfy your sweet tooth!
The Backstory:Â Peach Berry Crisp is a delicious dessert that feels like two desserts in one. To star[…]-READ-MORE>
Swiss Steak
Savory Swiss steak is fork tender, juicy, and sweet from sauteed onions and peppers. This is a hearty, one-pot meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or Shabbat.
The Backstory:Â I love making one-pot meals and Swiss steak is[…]-READ-MORE>
Easy Noodle Kugel
The Backstory: At many a Shabbat or Yom Tov table is a dish that often sits in the shadow of a main course, soup or Challah. Perhaps Kugel is often underappreciated because the Jewish staple is just that – a staple. More of the[…]-READ-MORE>
Chicken with Ketchup Glaze
Surprisingly delicious, chicken with ketchup glaze strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tanginess and makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
The Backstory:Â Okay, so not exactly the most appetizing name for a dish, but It[…]-READ-MORE>
Strawberry Cheese Crepes – Healthy Option
Rich, sweet, and decadent done right! Â Our recipe for strawberry cheese crepes takes an indulgent dessert and makes it guilt-free.
The Backstory:Â Every now and then I love to go all out and whip up a wow dish that’s a real sh[…]-READ-MORE>
Potato Soup
The Backstory:Â Recently I visited my cousin Clare’s home. Â She was very pleased to give me some of her recipes. Â She told me that she makes this soup often. The recipe is simple. I have wanted a potato soup recipe for a very lo[…]-READ-MORE>
Baked Apples with Pomegranate Seeds and Walnuts
A light desert that would be  great for the High Holidays.
The Backstory:Â The history of Jews and fruit goes as far back as the Bible where pomegranates were said to be depicted on the pillars that stood in front of the templ[…]-READ-MORE>
Royal Icing
The only icing you’ll ever need for perfectly-decorated cookies.
The Backstory:Â This simple, three-ingredient recipe yields enough delicious icing to frost 2-3 dozen cookies. Icing can be applied to sugar cookies, brownies, ba[…]-READ-MORE>
Fresh Strawberry Pie – Healthy Option
Fresh strawberry pie is a gorgeous, lush, wholesome and creamy dessert that’s as luscious as it looks. Better yet–it won’t blow your diet.
The Backstory:Â This show-stopper dessert (seriously, how gorgeous is it?!) is actually[…]-READ-MORE>
