Want to make a healthy low-cal side dish using the bag of frozen cauliflower that’s in your freezer? Here’s how. This is not rice and definitely cauliflower. I don’t believe in deception. But for those carb lovers that need to find a replacement, this is a great one. It doesn’t taste like rice, yet it…
Having Guests? 6 Simple Placecards Ideas
If you’re having company for Yom Tov, and there’ll be multiple families, avoid the “where would you like us to sit?” questions and add a nice little touch to the table with your placecards (bonus: Kids will be more likely to want to sit somewhere if they see their name). Here’s a roundup of easy…
These Scalloped Potatoes Are the Go-To We Make Every Pesach
Creamy and just yummy and so comforting…no one gets tired of THESE scalloped potatoes. This is fabulous served the same day you make it (it can be made the night before and rewarmed, but do not freeze). It’s creamy and a real favorite all year round and on Pesach. And though I first created this…
No Mixer Pesach Chocolate Chip Squares (Mix ‘Em Right in the Pan)
We know you love all this one-pan stuff! Now you can make your cake and avoid washing any bowls… on Pesach too! Everyone loves these chocolate chip squares. Pesach cakes seem like they take forever to make. Separate the eggs, beat the whites, wash… beat the yolks, wash… Lots of separating and washing. At our…
The Perfect Easy Tasty Chicken for Chol Hamoed (with Limited Ingredients)
This 30-minute chicken dinner will quickly become a family favorite. I debated featuring this recipe because it’s not the prettiest dish. But I love anything with caramelized onions. Sadly, I have children that take after me and they’ve been known to eat up all the onions before I get a chance to beat them to…
How to Get Your Pots to Shine
Get that grease off and let your pots shine before you pack them away for Pesach (or get ‘em clean anytime!) If you aren’t someone that gets excited when your pots are shiny, you can stop reading (unless you often get stuck with burnt grease pots and need some advice). I’m not sure if…
4 Must-Try Flatbreads for Your Party (or Just an Easy Dinner!)
When it comes to flatbreads, the more varieties, the better. They make a super fun appetizer (your guests will want to try each one) or a really easy weeknight meal. Here are our flatbread picks. Did you ever see one of these ready-made flatbreads at your local grocery? Didn’t realize you can do so much…
Which Egg Wash Produces the Shiniest Challah?
Does the type of egg wash you use really make a difference? Can you use just leftover egg white or do you need to crack open a new egg? We took the task to heart, and tested 9 different ways you can top your challah. This post is part of a “Shabbos Potluck,” where lots…
Are You Busy? Why It Might Just Be in Your Head
We’re not all equally busy. Of course. And yes, all of us, we’re all “so busy.” Yet, being busy might just be a state of mind. One day I spoke to five people and they all told me how extremely busy there were. The interesting part about it? One of those people has 1 child,…
Moms of Little Kids: It Gets Easier.
It’s easier to be a mom when there are more kids around, rather than just little kids. Here’s why. When I had little kids people would tell me, “Little kids, little problems, big kids, big problems.” Now I have little kids and big kids and I can honestly say they were right. But what they…