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Classic Challah

This classic challah recipe is the only Jewish bread recipe you’ll ever need.

The Backstory: Nothing signifies the end of the week and the start of Shabbat quite like delicious classic Challah. This bread is one of the most we[…]
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Kosher Chicken Chow Mein

Kosher Chicken Chow Mein is beloved by American Jews and our recipe will have you making this fan favorite at home in no time.

The Backstory: We Jews certainly love Chinese Food. I have had this type of cooking in some of th[…]
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Cinnamon Almond Brittle

Nutty, buttery, and truly addicting, our cinnamon almond brittle is crunchy, sweet, and packed with nuts and cinnamon. You won’t be able to stop nibbling!

The Backstory: Recently my friend Lorraine gave me a recipe for Torrone[…]
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Broiled Halibut (or Salmon) with Garlic and Tarragon – Healthy Option

The Backstory: Just about every restaurant, delicatessen, wedding reception, dinner party or holiday gathering seems to have a fish offering these days, and most times, it’s a plain salmon dish. Well, who can get excited about th[…]
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Kosher Crispy Fish Cakes

Kosher crispy fish cakes are perfect as an appetizer, first course, or main dish. Don’t forget the lemon wedges!

The Backstory: This is one of those old-fashioned recipes that you’ll probably remember from childhood. These kos[…]
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Deviled Eggs

Creamy deviled eggs are a classic appetizer or first course for brunch, lunch, or a holiday meal.

The Backstory: For as long as I can remember, deviled eggs were one of those boring staple foods that showed up on the buffet ta[…]
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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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Honey Cake

Honey and fall spices are delicious. Don’t forget the coffee and cinnamon ice cream.

The Backstory: Honey Cake is a traditional dessert that is served at Rosh Hashanah to symbolize the promise and hope for a sweet new year. Th[…]
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Texas Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket

The Backstory: There are so many recipes for Brisket that you could probably make a different one every day and never get tired of indulging in this meat. Whether it is baked in the oven or on the stove top, the recipes are end[…]
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