There’s no cutting out circles. Cut these easily and have amazing square donuts ready all the quicker. Make them dairy or make them pareve. At our Chanukah content meeting, Renee asked, “What doughnut recipe will we be sharing on BetweenCarpools.com this year?” And I responded, “Renee. We have sooo many donut recipes on BetweenCarpools. (Not…
The Best Crispy Onion Strings
Easy to make and full of flavor. These have stood the test of time and are certainly the best Crispy Honey Mustard Onion Strings. I usually avoid writing recipes that are called “the best.” The reason for it is very simple. In 2 years from now, I might create a better version and I’ll have…
Dreidel Nachos
Bake them, or fry them. Serve them with a cheese sauce, or top them with pastrami. Choose your favorite way to enjoy dreidel nachos below. Chanukah is the time of the year when you can do cheesy things and it’s completely acceptable. Not only is it acceptable but it adds to the excitement and fun…
The Decluttering Method That Doesn’t Take Time
If you have a minute or two here and there, you can still get your house in order. Learn the technique of Decluttering at the Speed of Life. We’ve recommended lots of non-fiction books over the years. The best books on dealing with grief, approachable mussar books/seforim, books on guiding you to healthier weight and…
How to Make Frozen Rice Packets
It’s so convenient and efficient, you’ll wonder why you never froze rice before. We have rice recipes that are easy to prepare like 9×13 Sushi Rice, 9×13 Fabulous Rice or 9×13 Garlic Confit Rice. We also have Fancy Rice that freezes amazingly well. But what about plain rice? Can that be frozen so you can…
Frozen Strawberry Passion Crunch
With the flavors of strawberries, pomegranate, passion fruit, and coconut–complete with a nut crunch–this is a super easy to prep, refreshing dessert you’ll love to serve. We love when family and friends tell us that they have a recipe for BCP. They know that BCP is about tried-and-true family favorites. And if they are offering…
Crispy Sushi Rice Cakes
How to make crispy sushi rice cakes–it’s the foundation of a great appetizer! They are easy to make and freezer-friendly. If you ever wanted an appetizer that is easy to plan ahead AND gorgeous to serve, we have it. Also, we need to mention, these are delicious. Because delicious is always important–but so is practicality….
Pomegranate Salad with Quinoa
An absolutely delicious and vibrant salad with fresh pomegranate – it’s the perfect, healthy, and seasonal dish you want to include in your Rosh Hashanah menu. This recipe is making it to you through a roundabout way. First, Leah was by her sister-in-law and ate a delicious salad. When she asked for the recipe, her…
Pomegranate Ice Cream
Elevate the flavors of ice cream with this perfect-for-Rosh Hashanah easy to prep ice cream dessert. Before the days of Between Carpools, I used to share my original recipes in Mishpacha and Ami magazines and any adapted recipes I shared (with permission) on my food website called cookkosher.com. A few years ago, cookkosher kept crashing….
One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice
It’s back to school season and back to schedules. During summer schedules, having dinner time at a specific hour isn’t as important. Kids are busy and tend to eat when it’s convenient. But once school starts, and kids’ schedules are more rigid, it becomes more important to have a filling dinner ready when they walk…
