Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family
The Backstory:Â When you really want to shake things up at the holidays, these matzoh balls are just the thing to do it. Three deliciously flavored–and easy to make varieties–spinach, turmeric, and tomato–are simply gorgeous to[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory: At many a Shabbat or Yom Tov table is a dish that often sits in the shadow of a main course, soup or Challah. Perhaps Kugel is often underappreciated because the Jewish staple is just that – a staple. More of the[…]-READ-MORE>
Funny face eggs are a surefire way to make breakfast fun and nutritious — who could resist such an inviting plate as this?
The Backstory:Â There is an old saying that “We eat with our eyes”. Well if that is true for adults, it[…]-READ-MORE>
Kosher veal sausages are savory and versatile whether grilled, baked, or boiled. Serve with all the fixings for a delicious lunch or casual dinner.
The Backstory:Â As a New Yorker, one of my favorite things on earth is the arom[…]-READ-MORE>
Jodi’s cinnamon rolls are sticky, sweet, and pull-apart delicious with raisins, pecans, and melty brown sugar. What could be bad?
The Backstory:Â My son, Morgan and I recently whipped up a batch up of these delicious cinnamon r[…]-READ-MORE>
What’s a barbeque without zesty, creamy coleslaw? Bella’s perfect coleslaw hits the right balance of creamy and tangy and takes just minutes to make.
The Backstory:Â This recipe comes to me from my Canadian cousin, Rhonda. Â Sh[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Growing up, my mother told me that when she was a little girl, my grandmother always cooked roasts and chicken for dinner, never hamburgers or anything made from what she called ‘chop meat’ like so many women event[…]-READ-MORE>
Mom’s baked blintzes taste almost like cheesecake–they’re that decadent and delicious! Frozen cheese blintzes are baked in a creamy custard (you and make these ahead!) for the perfect dairy meal, breakfast or brunch.
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The Backstory: Let’s just get this over with and call it what it is: we’re talking about a cow’s tongue. Plain and simple. And I know that when most people  hear the word tongue, well, at least some of them cringe. Understandabl[…]-READ-MORE>
Chocolate-dipped candy Hamantaschen jazz up your Purim celebration and take only a few extra seconds to make!
The Backstory:Â These Hamantaschen just make me happy. There, I said it. Between the chocolate (semi-sweet and white)[…]-READ-MORE>
Individual Cornish hens with savory stuffing are delicious little bundles that taste as gorgeous as they look and they make the most elegant presentation.
The Backstory: My friend Dini has recipes going back more than 50 plus[…]-READ-MORE>
This velvety sweet and savory soup is the perfect first course for Thanksgiving or any festive fall meal. Add some warm crusty bread and enjoy.
The Backstory:Â Let me just come right out and say it: I am not a soup lover. More […]-READ-MORE>
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