Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family
On Yom Kippur we gather together after our day of fasting and worship to share a meal, break the fast, and end the week-plus long prayer and introspection period that began on Rosh Hashanah. Since Yom Kippur is a fasting holiday a[…]-READ-MORE>
Sweet, crunchy, and soft on the inside, these easy corn fritters will be the appetizer hit of your next cocktail party or holiday celebration.
The Backstory:Â Corn fritters are an easy side dish or appetizer to prepare and they[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â My cousin Rhonda sent me this recipe– it’s her mother’s. Â I can imagine her mom serving this on Friday night for the Sabbath. Â This is one of those dishes that were very common among Jewish cooks of a certain ge[…]-READ-MORE>
A crispy potato layer tops flaky white fish in this delicious dinner entree.
The Backstory:Â The first time I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it. Â It was everything I enjoyed eating. Â It’s fried and made with fish and po[…]-READ-MORE>
Soy milk cream of mushroom soup is silky, delicious and perfect for those who follow Kosher, gluten-free, or lactose-free diets.
The Backstory:Â Most cream of mushroom soups recipes cannot be used for Kosher meals where meat or[…]-READ-MORE>
Rich, sweet, and decadent done right! Â Our recipe for strawberry cheese crepes takes an indulgent dessert and makes it guilt-free.
The Backstory:Â Every now and then I love to go all out and whip up a wow dish that’s a real sh[…]-READ-MORE>
Braised short ribs are tender, savory, hearty, and the meat just falls off the bone. A perfect Shabbat or holiday meal.
The Backstory:Â Braised short ribs sound much more complicated to cook than they really are and truth be to[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â My son Adam, loves meat loaf. Â He will eat this hot, or cold. Â Whether on a plate, or on a sandwich with ketchup. Â This is his comfort food. Â My hubby liked this with spinach mashed potatoes. Â Adam liked plain[…]-READ-MORE>
Nothing sour about this sweet treat!
The Backstory: No occasion is too small for Sour Cream Coffee Cake and, if that isn’t a mouthful, Nosher has thrown some apples into the mix. Also known as Jewish Coffee Cake or Ashkenazi […]-READ-MORE>
Stuffed tomatoes are the perfect side with just the right amount of cheese, bread crumbs, and seasonings. Better yet, they cook up in 10 minutes or less!
The Backstory:Â At just about every Bar and Bat Mitvah I attended growing[…]-READ-MORE>
The perfect marriage of two Jewish culinary staples. What more can we say?
The Backstory:Â Admit it: there is no more perfect meal than this. Â A perfectly baked everything bagel, all hot, chewy, and just a few minutes out of t[…]-READ-MORE>
Nana’s perfect chopped liver is the only chopped liver recipe you’ll ever need. It’s creamy, classic, and works as a dip, spread, or filling for sandwiches.
The Backstory:Â My Aunt Sandy makes the most wonderful, melt-in-your-m[…]-READ-MORE>
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