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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>
Kosher salmon dip uses canned salmon (a fab shortcut) for an easy, make-ahead appetizer your guests will love.
The Backstory:Â My grandmother always had canned salmon in her pantry and I always wondered what she did with it. I […]-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>
You can have your Eggplant Parmesan and keep Kosher too! Our recipe is absolutely scrumptious and tastes just like the real thing!
The Backstory:Â So what’s a nice Italian recipe like Eggplant Parmesan doing on a site like this[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â Perhaps one of the all-time great American deli and diner sandwiches is the tuna melt. Simple, savory, crunchy and creamy (but not overly so), this comfort food classic, is definitely high on my list of Jewish food[…]-READ-MORE>
Tender chicken, dried apricots, and a tangy sweet glaze bake to perfection to make holiday apricot chicken a sweet and savory showstopper dish.
The Backstory:Â What would any holiday or Shabbat dinner be without a roasted chick[…]-READ-MORE>
Fried kreplach are crispy, delicious, and completely addictive! Â Consider these Jewish pot stickers…you won’t be able to stop at one!
The Backstory:Â Everyone knows kreplach as those delicious soft dumplings that can be foun[…]-READ-MORE>
Stuffed London Broil is an elegant dish that teases you with savory stuffing that peeks out thru tender meat. It’s hearty and perfect for cooler months.
The Backstory:Â I have prepared more stuffed London Broils in my time, tha[…]-READ-MORE>
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>
Cold raspberry soup is tart, sweet, refreshing, and a perfect first course for a summer meal. This is also a beautiful appetizer served in shot glasses on trays or even in pretty tea cups for bridal or baby shower.
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The Backstory:Â This is a delicious brisket recipe that comes to me from my cousin, who is a fabulous cook and hostess. The recipe uses red wine as well as chicken stock, as a base for the gravy, and while most of the wine cooks o[…]-READ-MORE>
Sweet tomatoes, poached eggs, and delicious herbs and spices are the hallmarks of Shakshouka, a popular Israeli dish that’s perfect at any meal.
The Backstory:Â I first had this deliciously savory egg and tomato dish at my in-[…]-READ-MORE>
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