Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family
Easy rice and orzo makes a perfect side dish for fish, chicken or beef. This simple dish absorbs the flavors of herbs, broth, and veggies.
The Backstory:Â Rice and orzo is a combination of pasta and rice. This delicious side di[…]-READ-MORE>
If you master only one salad dressing, make this the one.
The Backstory:Â I prefer making my own salad dressings. Â Yes, I do have bottled salad dressings in my refrigerator but nothing can compare with homemade dressing and fr[…]-READ-MORE>
Dense, rich, nutty, and chewy are just a few words to describe our finger-licking date nut squares. They’re easy-to-make and bake in less than 30 minutes.
The Backstory:Â My friend Dini told me these date nut square are one of […]-READ-MORE>
Golden pastry surrounds a savory filling in this classic potato knish recipe. Perfect for party apps, holidays, or family get-togethers!
The Backstory:Â Oh, how I love a classic potato knish. I’m sorry (in advance) to everyone […]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Growing up in a predominately Jewish neighborhood there were many things that were considered normal, to me. Â One of them was to never eat any kind of tuna fish out side of our home. Â Being the type of kid I was,[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â While it’s certainly not a traditional Jewish dish, my family were always pasta lovers and Baked Ziti has been a staple in my home for years. Â Especially when my kids lived at home, I made this dish so many times,[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â This is so easy and delicious to make. Â I live alone, and I look for recipes that take me little time and little prep. Â I also make this for my niece-in-law Phyllis. I try to vary my menu when she comes for dinne[…]-READ-MORE>
Walk down memory lane with this creamy, rich, diner-style classic pudding.
The Backstory:Â I distinctly remember walking into the Caravelle Diner in Brooklyn, not too far from my dad’s bagel bakery and coming face to face with […]-READ-MORE>
Roast citrus turkey breast is a savory showstopper for Thanksgiving. This gorgeous dish cooks quickly and delivers juicy meat and luscious pan gravy.
The Backstory: Classic roast turkey breast is one of the easiest ways to prep[…]-READ-MORE>
This velvety sweet and savory soup is the perfect first course for Thanksgiving or any festive fall meal. Add some warm crusty bread and enjoy.
The Backstory:Â Let me just come right out and say it: I am not a soup lover. More […]-READ-MORE>
Your favorite holiday meal, only lighter and a healthier (but just as juicy!)
The Backstory:Â Who doesn’t love a moist, tender brisket at the holidays? No one, I know! Well now you can have your delicious brisket and not feel g[…]-READ-MORE>
Our Lemon Poppy Seed Loan is both sweet and tart and pairs perfectly with  a cup of coffee or tea, or as a kids’ snack in a lunchbox.
The Backstory:Â So here’s the thing: I don’t like poppy seed bagels (sorry, Dad), or poppy s[…]-READ-MORE>
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