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Nutmeg, cinnamon and brown sugar infuse these classic baked apples and the results are just delicious.
The Backstory:Â There’s just something about baked apples that evokes memories of childhood, grandparents, and the warm, swe[…]-READ-MORE>
Our old-fashioned jelly doughnuts are puffy, golden, and bursting with sweet jelly, just like the sufganiyot of your childhood.
The Backstory:Â What would Chanukah be without our beloved old-fashioned jelly doughnuts? I can viv[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher Veal Scallopini uses the most tender cuts of veal and a savory sherry wine sauce to create a company-worthy dish your guests will devour.
The Backstory:Â I know what you’re thinking, Veal Scallopini: on a Jewish food sit[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â I am always looking for what I call my diet foods. Â Veggies are always a good source for weight loss and this traditional French dish can be used both ways. When I top it off with a sprinkle of grated mozzarella o[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher beef sausages are savory and incredibly versatile for BBQ, casseroles, or boiled. Serve with all the fixings for a delicious lunch or casual dinner.
The Backstory:Â I never once bought sausages before I lived on Staten I[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Whether you call them chicken fingers or chicken strips, the taste is still the same. These morsels of chicken are juicy, crisp and delicious. Add a dipping sauce or condiment of your liking, some fries or coleslaw[…]-READ-MORE>
Juicy, crumbly, and naturally sweet, this peach berry crisp is a delicious, lower-calorie option to satisfy your sweet tooth!
The Backstory:Â Peach Berry Crisp is a delicious dessert that feels like two desserts in one. To star[…]-READ-MORE>
Savory turkey meatloaf is a lighter alternative to beef, but is still moist, juicy, and full of delicious flavor and texture.
The Backstory:Â Can you say comfort food like Mom used to make?! Â Our savory turkey meatloaf can be […]-READ-MORE>
Grandma Gertie’s almond cake is an old-fashioned cake that’s light with note of almond and lemon. This gorgeous cake is perfect with coffee or tea.
The Backstory:Â Today, Mother’s Day 2017, my mother gave me a beautiful Mother'[…]-READ-MORE>
Flashback to the years 1948 -1958. Â Looking back on my childhood, I can’t believe just how much I remember. During these years I was seven to 17, living with my parents. Â I remember the street we lived on: Schenectady, Avenue, A[…]-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>
The Backstory: This simple Oven Roasted Potatoes side dish can be made with a variety of seasonings. Whatever suits your taste. But my taste for these spuds is usually rosemary and garlic. Somehow rosemary with it’s  “woodsy” ar[…]-READ-MORE>
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