Babka might be your Shabbos breakfast… but it can work on the dessert table in the evening too. Here’s how. Back in 2011, I hired Victoria Dwek to edit my cookbook “Fresh and Easy Kosher Cooking.” While she was editing, she cooked her way through the book. Every day I would receive an update on…
How to Cook Navel Pastrami
Morning or night, navel pastrami makes a perfect meal. And here’s my fav ways to enjoy it. My friends always lovingly, of course, laugh at me that I can eat anything fleishig at 11 a.m., especially when pastrami is involved. Don’t you agree that it’s perfect for brunch? There’s something so comforting about a tender,…
Shredded Beef Pizza
You’re less than 10 minutes away from digging in. A while back, I shared on my @cookkosher instagram account a quick recipe for Shredded Beef Pizza: Loving tonight’s shortcut dinner (yes, it’s as good as it looks!). Breadsmith’s Pizza Dough + pizza sauce (tomato paste, water, seasoning) + @jacksgourmet shredded beef on top. Place on…
5 Party-Perfect Family Game Ideas for Your Chanukah Get Together
Laugh and enjoy these fun family game time moments. Need family game ideas for your Chanukah party? These will have everyone laughing…and you might get to know each other even better too. Ice Bucket Game Place two buckets on the table. Fill one with jelly beans and one with water and ice. Have each player…
9 Jewish Websites You’ll Be Glad You Found
From dates and times to a quick dvar Torah…you can find lots of Jewish conveniences on these great Jewish websites! I know many of you have been loving Between Carpools (thanks to your fan letters!) but that got us thinking. There are many people that don’t know we are here (that’s a hint to tell…
A Quick and Easy Dinner! Honey Mustard Salmon
A Honey Mustard salmon dinner so easy, you won’t need to look at this recipe again to remember it. Most of my salmon recipes come from my mother-in-law. She’s my fish recipe guru. Is it perhaps because she happens to prepare a lot of fish, or maybe because, on every Friday night in her home,…
Side of Salmon: This Fish Course Is Trending
A wow presentation and flexibility guests love (take as much or as little as you like!). This is the winning side of salmon dish. People can’t seem to agree. Is it better/nicer to serve buffet style so that everyone can choose what they like, or is it better to plate each person’s plate individually. Personally,…
Bored of the Same ‘Ol Roast? Serve Oven Teriyaki Steaks Instead
Cooking steak in the oven; Serve amazing oven teriyaki steaks without using a grill or grill pan Everyone loves a freshly grilled steak, medium rare. But that needs to be prepared fresh and you need to watch the grill. When serving guests, it’s nice to be able to serve steaks for a change without having…
Meat Party Menu Ideas
Meat Party Menu Ideas Elegant BBQ Theme This meat party was planned as a sheva brochos as a Collaborative event by The Anelis Group and Birch Event Design for a group of 50 family and friends. Though this is an outdoor BBQ party, the menu can be adapted for any party all year round. 6…
Dairy Party Menu Ideas
Dairy Party Menu Ideas Menu #1 Dairy Party for a Crowd of 30 This party was originally planned for a Bas Mitzvah Sunday Lunch. Starters: Sushi, Mushroom Wontons Soup: Onion Soup with Croutons and Cheese Salads: Spinach and Quinoa Salad (from Secret Restaurant Recipes) Nish Nosh Salad Caesar Salad Lettuce, Feta Cheese, and Teriyaki Mushrooms Other…
