Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family
Step back in time with our classic kasha varnishkes, just like Bubbie used to make. This comforting dish is truly a taste of yesteryear.
The Backstory:Â Kasha is a grain also known as buckwheat or groats. Â This grain was popul[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Recently I visited my cousin Clare. Among the many recipes she gave me one was for Chicken Divan. Â I love this woman. She is funny, smart and at times, well, don’t get her ire going. Â She stands maybe 5 feet tall[…]-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: Whenever I make this side dish, I am reminded of the Jewish holidays. In the early years of my life, my mom always had sweet potatoes as a side dish for every special occasion. Truth be told, the sweet potatoes mo[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher crispy fish cakes are perfect as an appetizer, first course, or main dish. Don’t forget the lemon wedges!
The Backstory:Â This is one of those old-fashioned recipes that you’ll probably remember from childhood. These kos[…]-READ-MORE>
Light, airy, and with just a touch of chocolate, our meringue cookies are perfect two-bite treats (great for Passover!)
The Backstory:Â These crisp and delicious meringue cookies are a perfect example of why I created The Jewis[…]-READ-MORE>
Dense and moist make this cake a fan favorite!
The Backstory: This is the quintessential vanilla poundcake recipe that belongs in every cook’s collection of go-to desserts.  It is absolutely scrumptious by itself, dressed […]-READ-MORE>
Perfect gravy every time with this easy recipe.
The Backstory:Â Making a gravy can be very tricky. Â Too much flour, not enough liquid, incorrect seasonings, and next thing you know, you’ve got a mess on your hands. That is why[…]-READ-MORE>
Creamy, rich, and delicious, you’ll never believe this dessert is low-cal and low fat.
The Backstory:Â Making flan may seem intimidating at first but it’s just as easy as making a pie. There’s a base, a filling, and a simple to[…]-READ-MORE>
Grilled cheese on challah is everyone’s favorite childhood sandwich for good reason: it’s gooey, Â comfort food goodness that takes minutes to prepare.
The Backstory:Â This may be a recipe geared for kids, but, I know many adul[…]-READ-MORE>
A retro-dessert that’s just divine! Marshmallows, fruit, coconut and cherries combine in creamy dessert that’s truly addicting.
The Backstory: For as long as I can remember, I grew up thinking that Ambrosia Fruit Salad was a […]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Tzimmes is a traditional dish served at Rosh Hashannah which combines stewed sweet potatoes and dried fruits. From the description, it doesn’t sound all that appetizing, but truth be told, there’s so much sweet goo[…]-READ-MORE>
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