Keep these Hamantaschen simple with sauce and cheese, or fill up wheat tortillas (wraps) with any of your favorite fillings. Comes Chodesh Adar (and this year, come Purim Katan) and we try to bring in the spirit of Purim into the house. What says Purim more than Hamentashen? Hamentschen. Yes, you can make classic Hamantaschen….
Food
7 Tips on Sticking to a Food Budget
As we gear up for a busy food shopping season over the next couple of months, one BCP Reader shares tips on how to make a food budget and stick to it. First of all, I think it’s important for women to be aware (at least somewhat) about their families finances and to understand how…
Crunchy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
They’re fun, crunchy, healthy, and super kid-friendly too. These Crunchy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a win-win for dinner. With many of the recipes I write, I try to keep in mind the pickiest eater I know…that includes those who won’t eat vegetables or taste new ingredients. I also think about those who only stock basic…
Halloumi Eggplant Salad
You can make this a salad or make it a complete meal – halloumi is just so good, it’s ready to be the star. Halloumi is so good 😉 Just so good. And it’s so much more versatile than any other cheese because you don’t have to worry about it melting. But it’s still amazing…
The Perfect Brownie. Or Chocolate Cake Square.
How to glaze brownies or chocolate cake to perfection. Because, it’s all about the glaze. Every recipe has a story, right? Well, it turns out, so does every hack. And here it is. I once invited my sister over for Shabbos. I told her to take the week off and not bring a thing which,…
Beyond Keurig: How to Get Great Coffee at Home
If you’re so over Keurig and want better, fresher coffee at home, here are your options. This post began brewing in my mind sometime last summer when the coffee machine, a Senseo, that I had been using for almost 20(!) years finally died. For a while I had been anticipating this, and had already begun…
Which Nespresso Machine is the One for You?
You’re pretty sure you know you want to get a Nespresso machine, but there are so many. Which should you choose? There are many ways to brew coffee, but this post is only about Nespresso style machines. I can’t debate Nespresso vs. other methods, because this is the only coffee I drink at home. For…
How to Make Pour-Over Coffee At Home
Brew fresh, coffee shop-quality coffee at home, with no fancy equipment needed. Enter: The pour-over method. Are you a strict Taster’s Choice girl? Does your favorite coffee shop know your order and start brewing while you’re still parking? Do you Keurig? Nespresso? Savor your coffee at home or grab one on your way out the…
99+ Dinner Ideas!
I know. You cook every day. And yet, you still can’t think of a single thing to cook for dinner tonight. UPDATED FOR 2024. Three days in a row, I received phone calls from three different friends. “What are you making for supper?” they each asked. After the third phone call, I decided it was…
How to Make an Avocado Board (Perfect for Shalosh Seudos)
It’s easier than you think to create this gorgeous avocado platter to bring to the table. Serve it for Seudah Shelishit! A couple of years ago, I shared with you the backstory of this Avocado Toast Bar. There was one Shabbat when I was inspired to make Seudah Shelishit something enjoyable and beautiful–there should be…