Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family


This classic brisket is my-go holiday brisket for just about every holiday gathering. The meat is fork tender (it literally shreds) and the sauce is tangy, savory and slightly sweet.
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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>

Tomato herring salad is an oldie but a goodie–a creamy dressing with savory seasoning and fresh herbs make this dish fresh, modern, and worth a second look.
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Our breakfast parfait is creamy, crunchy, sweet, and tart…what more does anyone need to start their day?
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This recipe for schmaltz and grebenes will give you a taste of the past (for those who remember!)
The Backstory:Â This is definitely a Jewish thing. Â And what you might call an acquired taste. Mention it to someone who is not […]-READ-MORE>

Egg and cheese scramble in a pita is a delicious, hand-held breakfast pouch that gets your morning off to a filling and nutritious start.
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Pomegranate glazed chicken has a tart and sweet balance of flavors and is a perfect main dish for Rosh Hashanah or Shabbat celebrations.
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Kosher Sloppy Joes are a fan favorite for kids young and old. The tangy sauce and juicy beef combination are just too good to resist! Add a side of chips, a salad, or even a dill pickle to round out this classic meal.
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This layered gefilte fish torte is an elegant take on the old classic. It’s easy to make and tastes as good as it looks.
The Backstory:Â There are hundreds of variations of this classic, Jewish first course but this layered gef[…]-READ-MORE>

This lite grilled cheese sandwich is so delicious, you’ll never miss the extra fat or calories. Better yet–it takes just minutes to make.
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The Backstory:Â My cousin Rhonda sent me this recipe– it’s her mother’s. Â I can imagine her mom serving this on Friday night for the Sabbath. Â This is one of those dishes that were very common among Jewish cooks of a certain ge[…]-READ-MORE>

The Backstory:Â Rosh Hashanah marks the celebration of the Jewish New Year and is a special time for gathering with family and friends to wish each other a Happy and Sweet New Year. It is also, more importantly, when we face G-d f[…]-READ-MORE>