I love planning fun family games for our Chanukah parties and last year I came up with this twist on the classic game of Othello! To Make: Purchase gold and silver chocolate gelt coins of the same size. Glue or tape the coins together so that you have double-sided coins. You will need 64 coins…
The Best Way to Roast an Eggplant
Want an eggplant with a soft, silky, tender flesh and smoky charred skin? Here’s how to achieve it. Roasted eggplant is one of my staples, and today I’m going to show you the best way to get those eggplants roasted. I use my eggplant boats in lots of different ways – you can stuff them…
What Are Chanie Apfelbaum’s Family Favorite Recipes?
We asked Chanie Apfelbaum what her family loves and what her fans love…and discovered one go-to culinary shortcut. Chanie is always creative, inventive, and exciting. But what are the dishes that her kids request over and over? What have her fans made more than any other recipe? And what easy secrets does she go-to when…
Busy in Brooklyn’s Top 20 Pantry Must-Haves
Beyond the staples, what kosher pantry items does Chanie love? Sneak a peek into her pantry and find out. If you take a look into any basic kosher pantry, you’ll find staples like tomato sauce, canned beans, oils, vinegar, pasta, flour, and sugar. But if you look a little further, you’ll find my family’s must-haves…