Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


The Backstory: When I want something fast and easy, this is one of the dishes I turn to.  I always have  chicken breast in my freezer.  It seems most people like white meat chicken. Me? I always want dark meat chicken.. My mom[…]-READ-MORE>

Baked Potatoes with Kosher Bac’n pieces is comfort food at its best and this creamy, savory, recipe can be made in 10 minutes or less!
The Backstory:Â Baked potatoes have been a staple in my home for decades. Â I also come from[…]-READ-MORE>

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>

Our fresh fruit salad has a light citrus and vanilla sauce that makes it a perfect ending to any meal or an ideal snack when you’re craving something sweet.
The Backstory:Â This refreshing, light, and juicy fresh fruit salad is[…]-READ-MORE>

Phyllis’s Spinach Pie is one of our top-rated recipes and the ultimate comfort food. This decadent dish is a perfect side or lunch with a salad. Double the recipe and make two (freeze one!)
The Backstory: My mother-in-law is re[…]-READ-MORE>

Zesty, cheesy, and crispy, these two-bite mini pizza appetizers are classic party favorites that kids and adults adore!
The Backstory:Â Mini pizza appetizers are the perfect bite-size snacks for kids, but truth be told, they ar[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory: Mushrooms are a great companion to many foods.This mushroom  sauce recipe goes well with beef, poultry, fish, and soups.  The variety of mushrooms seems to be endless. Any type that you chose to use will make a w[…]-READ-MORE>

Classic twice-baked cookies dressed up with candied fruit. Jewish biscotti?
The Backstory:Â There are so many variation of these cookies. Â Everyone who has ever baked Mandel Bread, will tell you that theirs is the best. Â And […]-READ-MORE>

 Cheesy artichoke dip is gooey, creamy, and golden brown right out of the oven. Guests say this dip is the life of the party!
The Backstory:Â When I met my good friend Kerri, little did I know she came with an added bonus: he[…]-READ-MORE>

Comfort food at its finest–don’t forget the mashed potatoes!
The Backstory:Â This recipe is comfort food as its best. The meatloaf itself is juicy and flavorful, but the gravy is just out of this world. Two surprise ingredient[…]-READ-MORE>

Exactly what mandel bread should be: crisp, sweet, and golden brown.
The Backstory:Â I met Lorraine about a year ago. Â She was a fill in at a Mah Jongg game. Â When you play Mah Jongg (or any game) with the same group of girls[…]-READ-MORE>

Our beet salad with goat cheese and nuts is everything: sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy. Add chicken to make this a full lunch or dinner and some fresh bread and you’ll find yourself making this meal over and over again.
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