Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family
So it goes like this: when you have three kids under the age of 11, on any given weekend morning (when you pray the little darlings would sleep in for a change), it’s pretty much a guarantee to wake up to house full of chaos, cere[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Above all else, I am a Jewish girl from Brooklyn. Â Looking back at the time when I was a young girl, I remember my childhood quite vividly. It was a wonderful era, from the mid 1940’s until the early 1960’s. Â My […]-READ-MORE>
These are just about the best blueberry crumb muffins we’ve ever come across. The muffins are moist, sweet, and absolutely delicious. AND. OH. THAT. TOPPING. TO DIE FOR!
The Backstory:Â I am a lover of all baked goods (no surpr[…]-READ-MORE>
Low-fat rice pudding is sweet and creamy with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. This yummy classic cooks in 20 minutes and tastes just like the original.
The Backstory:Â This recipe is one of those that happened by accident. I was[…]-READ-MORE>
Banana crepes with dark chocolate are the dessert to make when you want to impress–and our version is low in calories and fat!
The Backstory:Â Every now and then I love to go all out and whip up a wow dish that’s a real showst[…]-READ-MORE>
Our Kosher egg and bacon bits sandwich is a savory bite that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. It’s even better on a bagel!
The Backstory:Â Sandwiches are something that I love to prepare for lunch. Â One of my favorit[…]-READ-MORE>
These fun cheese and dip spreaders are the perfect little something for the Maj Jongg lover in your life! Bring them as a hostess gift, give them as a special thank you, or use them when the girls are over for (yet another) Mah Jo[…]-READ-MORE>
Grilled veal chops are an easy way to enjoy an elegant cut of meat and they come out tender, and juicy, every time.
The Backstory:Â Veal is one of the most expensive cuts of meat on the market today. Â Yet going back decades, I[…]-READ-MORE>
Honey soy broiled salmon is sweet, savory and full of deliciously healthy ingredients. This is a perfect go-to fish meal for any occasion.
The Backstory:Â This is one of my all-time favorite ways to prepare salmon because it de[…]-READ-MORE>
Matzoh Brei is everyone’s favorite Passover breakfast dish and it’s also perfect for lunch (and so easy to make).
The Backstory:Â I remember having Matzoh Brei as a young girl. Â My mom made this mostly on Passover. Â At a time[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher chicken tempura is crispy, savory, and absolutely delicious. This is a dish you can make at home with a few simple steps and our no-fail recipe.
The Backstory:Â Tempura is one of my go to dishes for something fast and de[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory: Let’s just get this over with and call it what it is: we’re talking about a cow’s tongue. Plain and simple. And I know that when most people  hear the word tongue, well, at least some of them cringe. Understandabl[…]-READ-MORE>
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