When we started BCP we spoke about sharing recipes that you share with your sister or friend. Not those complicated recipes, but more those recipes you can almost rattle off by heart, make it in your sleep, or recipes that aren’t really recipes but are those that you turn to again and again. Here and…
All the Kids Will Be Talking About This Chanukah Gelt Hot Chocolate
It’s so much fun to enjoy this hot chocolate…just stock up on chocolate Chanukah gelt. Right after Sukkos, my sister-in-law suggested we celebrate a few birthdays by taking the kids out for dinner. The first thing my nieces and nephews ordered was hot chocolate milk for everyone at the table. Out came clear mugs with…
This White Chocolate Molten Cake May Be Better Than the Original
Oh, yum! There are few things that beat the classic chocolate molten cake dessert. This might be one of them. You can easily double (or triple or quadruple) this white chocolate molten cake recipe to serve a bigger crowd. It’s quick to prepare, so I often just escape to the kitchen to throw the ingredients…
It’s Hot, Cold, Creamy, and Crispy: Waffles with White Chocolate Mousse
This perfect dairy waffles dessert is also easy to prepare! That’s because we’re beginning with Yitzy’s Pancake Batter. I don’t like fussing with desserts, but I still need to prepare them. That’s why I’m always looking for desserts that present well without entailing much work on my end (short of ordering them in). A while…
Babka Doughnuts are the Easiest-to-Prepare and Tastiest Donut Yet
Make these chocolate babka doughnuts today. And pop them in the freezer. You don’t need to see them again until it’s time to fry! Ok, I know what you are thinking. Every year food writers try to come up with a crazier doughnut than the year before. That’s not what I tried to do this…
This Is the Party Game Where You Name the Prize
For a party game that’s easy to learn and quick to play, we’ve got you covered! This is a game that can be played by all ages with basic reading skills so it’s perfect for a Chanukah party. There’s no elaborate setup needed either. Collect in a box or basket lots of random small items….
Why Didn’t I Ever Think of Using This in My Ice Drawer?
It’s so simple and obvious. Get this scoop for your ice drawer and your fingers will be cold no more. Some hacks are so simple, that when you see them, you think to yourself, “This isn’t really a hack, this should be self-understood. Yet, then why didn’t I ever think of doing this?” It’s like…
We’re Sharing Our Famous Crispy Beef Recipe
And guess what? This family-friendly crispy beef is also freezer-friendly! While researching for Starters & Sides Made Easy, we asked lots of people what types of appetizers they love. We had lots of requests for crispy beef, which is thin strips of beef tossed with a sauce and is popular in American Chinese restaurants. Letting…
What Is There to Eat on Friday Afternoon (and Motzei Shabbos?)
There are those times that mom doesn’t really want to cook. But the family still needs to eat. What are some easy ideas for those “in between” meals? If you asked my siblings what we want to eat Friday lunch or Motzei Shabbos we would all unanimously say, “pizza.” We don’t have a problem eating…
8 Homework Tips for the Harried Mom
Dread homework? The more you dread it, the harder it will be. Kids feel what we feel. Yet, there are ways to troubleshoot homework time, figure out where things are going right or wrong, and make it a smoother process. Make It a Routine Homework should be viewed like eating and sleeping. Don’t make a…
