Leah Schapira
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Why You Need Toasted Grilled Pitas at Your BBQ
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It’s the bbq additions that make all the difference. And these garlicky pitas will be one of your best additions ever. I love additions to a BBQ as much, or perhaps more than the actual BBQ. An addition like these garlic pitas make a BBQ oh-so-much more special. They are delicious with some chummus and…
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Have You Ever Tried Eggplant Carpaccio? Well, You Must.
You may have tried this interesting twist on carpaccio at a restaurant. Now make this amazing eggplant appetizer easily at home. Or, you can try our shortcut version over here! Usually carpaccio is made using raw meat or fish that’s been thinly sliced or pounded thin, then served as an appetizer. Israelis, though, always have…
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Move Over Teriyaki. Maple Salmon is the New Version the Crowd Will Love
Need to serve a big side of salmon to a big crowd? If teriyaki is your typical go-to, up your game with this maple salmon. My mother has been making this maple salmon for awhile, and then my sister began making it. It’s a favorite, and honestly, not one of us remembers how this salmon…
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This Dessert is Our Favorite of the Season: Halva Ice Cream with Silan and Pistachios
What do you get when you combine Gelato Ice Cream + Halva + Silan + Pistachios? One of the best desserts ever (and the easiest to assemble!) We first tasted this combination of flavors when enjoying dessert at Revolve Restaurant in Lakewood and thought it was absolutely brilliant. We all need the types of desserts…
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How to Polish Leather Shoes
Need to quick shine? Or a professional job at home? Here’s how to polish shoes yourself. With Shabbos and Yom Tov in their high time, we thought it’s time to get those shoes shiny and polished. Let’s start with a basic method. And for the sake of simplicity we’re going to stick with black polish.…
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We Polished off Aunt Ruchy’s Sweet Potato Chips Salad
Sure, you can make it all year if you like, but this sweet potato chips salad is absolutely perfect for Pesach. Last year on Pesach, we took the kids to visit our aunt Ruchy B. Whenever we visit, she always prepares way too much food and loads of variety. This sweet potato chips salad was…
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Meet Your Next Level Roasted Veggies
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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