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Broccoli cheddar soup in a bread bowl is as decadent as you can get, and this easy recipe is Kosher and can be made ahead! YUM!.
The Backstory:Â I have had bread bowl soups a couple of times in restaurants and particularly when[…]-READ-MORE>
How I love, love, love Shabbat. I literally cannot wait for Friday night when my family comes together at the table and my husband and I watch and listen as our children take turns saying prayers over the candles, challah, wine (o[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Hollandaise sauce is one of those classic and decadent toppings that have been around forever. It can turn the most basic vegetable, like grilled or sauteed asparagus, into a culinary masterpiece. Hollandaise is ri[…]-READ-MORE>
For a refreshing and light first course, try our tossed green salad with herb vinaigrette. It’s zesty, fresh, and perfect with fish, chicken or steak.
The Backstory:Â This light and zesty tossed green salad with herb vinaigrett[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory: It was a rarity when my mom made this delicious Stuffed Breast of  Veal dish. I do remember that when I first tasted the veal it was love at first bite. When I started cooking, I  must admit I didn’t make it ofte[…]-READ-MORE>
This is the ultimate lemon squares recipe! They are creamy, tart, sweet, and just the most perfect balance of flavors.
The Backstory:Â Lemon squares are by far, one of my top ten favorite desserts. As I’ve waxed poetic before, […]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â When my son was just a few months old, I started to make a lot of his baby foods from scratch. I’m not sure why–I wasn’t on the organic/homemade-is-best bandwagon, but I became a mother late in life (42) and doing[…]-READ-MORE>
Grandma’s poppyseed cookies are thin, crisp, and buttery, and melt right in your mouth!
The Backstory:Â To say that my husband loves his Grandma’s poppyseed cookies would be an understatement. He loves them and he loves them de[…]-READ-MORE>
These gorgeous tart, creamy, and delicious two-bite mini lemon cheesecake tarts are absolutely addicting! The combination of cheesecake and lemon is as close to confection heaven as it gets and these are just beautiful topped with[…]-READ-MORE>
Vegetarian chopped liver tastes close enough to the real thing that even Bubbie would approve!
The Backstory:Â I found this recipe by accident. I was digging through my many folders and notebooks of recipes, news clippings of r[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Roasted chicken with apricots is a Jewish fan favorite that often graces our Shabbat table as well as our Seder gatherings. My mother made this recipe for years, as have many of my friends and relatives, but cookin[…]-READ-MORE>
Our refreshing fruit and Jello mold is a delicious taste from the past that’ll remind you of meals at your Bubbie’s (the best!) and wonderful, simpler days.
The Backstory:Â J-E-L-L-O! Right now my mind is going back to my early[…]-READ-MORE>
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