Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family
The Backstory: Strawberry Bread is a nice change of pace from the famous banana bread that is more common. Oh, I am not saying there is anything wrong with the latter, it is delicious. but sometimes a change can be just as good. Â[…]-READ-MORE>
Old-fashioned franks and beans are a retro one-pot dish that will bring you back to your childhood.
The Backstory:Â I remember eating old-fashioned franks and beans during my childhood as clearly as if I just sat down and had i[…]-READ-MORE>
Latkes with salmon roe and sour cream are an elegant twist on traditional latkes and give a salty, tangy note to this classic holiday dish.
The Backstory:Â The very first time I saw salmon roe, it was dotted ever-so-perfectly a[…]-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>
A classic, old-time side that’s as delicious and flavorful as it ever was.
The Backstory:Â I was raised on Jewish soul foods. This included Stuffed Derma (Kishka), chopped liver, chicken soup, and a whole bunch of foods that to[…]-READ-MORE>
Tender poached eggs and wilted spinach are drizzled with hollandaise in this elegant brunch classic.
The Backstory:Â There are numerous ways to make this delicious and decadent dish. I always think of Eggs Florentine as Eggs Be[…]-READ-MORE>
An oldie but goodie that’s as creamy and delicious as ever.
The Backstory:Â This is a short, easy recipe with few ingredients. But it’s different from regular egg salad. The story for this, however, is long. Â I am going way ba[…]-READ-MORE>
Tuna noodle casserole is as delicious now as it was back then (circa 1960’s) and it’s a perfect dinner to whip up when you’re short on time but have basic pantry ingredients on hand.
The Backstory:Â This classic old-fashioned t[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â There probably isn’t a meal as coveted, anticipated, and fussed over as the Thanksgiving meal, and with good reason. Between the juicy turkey, the delectable side dishes, and the decadent desserts, there are a mill[…]-READ-MORE>
These delicious tarts are so simple to make and they turn out the most delicious summer dessert. Puff Pastry Plum Tarts also work with apples, peaches, and berries and will become one of your favorite go-to desserts.
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The Backstory:Â 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. Â Whether it is baked in the oven or on the stove top, the recipes are end[…]-READ-MORE>
Tu B’Shevat or the Jewish “New Year of Trees” is a festive celebration in honor of the the fruit bearing trees in Israel that awake from their winter naps and begin a new cycle of bearing fruit. For this reason, on Tu B’Shevat we […]-READ-MORE>
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RECIPE IDEAS FOR HOLIDAYS AND EVERY DAY