Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family
Kosher beef chili is a hearty-one pot meal that will warm (and fill) you up. Add a slice of challah for dipping for a truly scrumptious meal.
The Backstory:Â My cousin Claire gave me a bunch of her favorite recipes and when I s[…]-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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Get your perfect holiday stuffing on! Our easy,versatile recipe works for Thanksgiving and Passover (just swap out the crackers.with matzoh!)
The Backstory:Â This stuffing can be used year round and can also be made for Passove[…]-READ-MORE>
Giant popovers deliver a true wow factor to a holiday table. They’re huge golden rolls that are flaky, light, and with a perfect touch of chewiness.
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The Backstory:Â This recipe is something I concocted. I have been doing the stove top version for as long as I could remember. I also am using the same deep, heavy aluminum skillet that my grandmother gave me. It is safe to say I […]-READ-MORE>
This crusty traditional old-fashioned rye bread is loaded with caraway seeds and tastes just like it came like from a Brooklyn bakery.
The Backstory:Â Old-fashioned rye bread was one of my mom’s favorite breads. But how she lik[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â I am a beef eater. Â Oh, I know this should be limited or completely taken out of our diet. Â Well, to all of you who feel the same way about this that I do, try this recipe. Â It is easy and delicious. Â I don’t k[…]-READ-MORE>
There are a few things in life that I can always count on:
My mother will always complain that my hair is either too long, in my face, too light, or too dark (i.e. it’s some shade or shape of not right);
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Start this slow-cooking, traditional cholent stew the night before Shabbat for a delicious, cook-free Friday night.
The Backstory:Â Traditional cholent is a savory, fork-tender stew that dates back thousands of years. It was ap[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â This delicious, fresh salad originated in the Middle East and has become a popular and welcome staple in many supermarkets and homes in the U.S. and around the world. Â When people migrated to other countries, thei[…]-READ-MORE>
Warm notes of fall spices make these cinnamon whole grain pancakes absolutely irresistible. Make extras and freeze for busy mornings.
The Backstory:Â These delicious pancakes are a treat to wake up to in the morning and are so […]-READ-MORE>
Traditional raspberry and apricot hamantaschen hit all the sweet notes for a buttery, perfect Purim cookie that’s fun to make with the kids!
The Backstory:Â Baking cookies with the kids has to rank as one of my all-time favorit[…]-READ-MORE>
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