This version of roasted veggies is super easy to prep, unexpectedly delicious, and you can make a large quantity in little time. Who ever thought such simple ingredients could have such amazing results? I used to call these potatoes, “Newlywed Potatoes” because they’re what I used to make when I first got married. Recently, I…
How to Make Your Potato Kugel Super Elegant
You’re making potato kugel anyway – so why not make it special? I’ve spoken about potato kugel a lot on this site. We started with basics – how to make the best. We discussed freezing it here, and even a twist called kugel bites as a side dish. Renee Muller shared how to make yapchik…
English Ribs
Breaking Out the Ribs This Yom Tov? Make These English Ribs Years ago we slathered sweet sauce on roast or ribs, covered them, then simply cooked them until they were butter soft. Not that there’s anything wrong with that method. But in the past few years, the rise of kosher restaurants with knowledgeable chefs has…
How to Get the Perfect Pesach Crumbs
For years I made the Pesach crumbs from scratch. Now I’m one step closer. For years, I worked and worked on continually perfecting the Pesach crumbs…the kind I could use to make chicken fingers that would make my kids happy. For Passover Made Easy I wrote a recipe that’s really delicious but tedious. Since those…
The 9×13 Life: Easy Mix-in-the-Pan Pesach Brownies
Isn’t this the brownies recipe that you always wanted for Pesach? You’ve been looking for this brownies recipe. The one where there are no eggs to separate. The one where there’s no mixer needed. The one where there’s no chocolate to melt or chop. Just dump and mix. And we knew just what you needed….
Basics: How to Prepare the Best Pesach Crackers
These crackers are the perfect, crunchy matzah alternative to enjoy with any meal or snack. Tired of eating only matzah? Enjoy your dips or fish with some crackers. These have become everyone’s staple. This version came from my sister-in-law Shifra’s mother. Enjoy! 4.6 from 8 reviews Crackers Save Print Ingredients 6 eggs 6…
How to Cut Meat Across the Grain
Cutting across the grain is basic to serving good meat – yet it confuses so many of us. Here’s how to get it right. The biggest mistake people make when serving meat is slicing it the wrong way. This seems like it’s not a big deal, but it is! The number one thing, people always…
How to Seamlessly Extend Your Dining Room Table
Extra guests are coming and they won’t fit around your regular dining room table. Make your table bigger without anyone noticing which part was “added on.” A while back Chaya Fishman (@app_fish) posted a hack on how to extend your dining room table to fit a large crowd on her Instagram account. We thought it…
Caramelized French Roast: The Only Roast You’ll Ever Need on Pesach
People say that this is their favorite roast ever. But we save it and savor it on Pesach. Yes, if you’re accustomed to preparing meat with lots of nice sauces, it can be a challenge on Pesach. Before I learned about this recipe, my no-fail Pesach secret was simply to cook meat using the best…
How to Get the Stickers Off Before Toiveling
Some are more stubborn than others, but removing stickers is always a tedious job nonetheless. Here’s three ways to make it easier. One of the most annoying things when toiveling (dipping) dishes is to try to get those stickers off. Two years ago we posted a hack on how to toivel flatware and we…
