This pareve creamy pasta and chicken dish will be the family-friendly main for special occasions. Back when Leah and I were working on Secret Restaurant Recipes, there was one particular recipe that we were told we “have to get.” It was a pareve Chicken Alfredo dish from a popular fleishig Los Angeles Italian restaurant. We…
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Ramekins (Pareve)
A shortbread cookie, cheesecake layer, tart apples, oat crumble, generously topped with caramel–it’s a combination that’s too good to pass up. This isn’t a new recipe. I’ve been making these in the bar version for years. But I never thought to share because, one, this dessert is not my idea. It’s a classic popular dessert…
Pomegranate Salad with Quinoa
An absolutely delicious and vibrant salad with fresh pomegranate – it’s the perfect, healthy, and seasonal dish you want to include in your Rosh Hashanah menu. This recipe is making it to you through a roundabout way. First, Leah was by her sister-in-law and ate a delicious salad. When she asked for the recipe, her…
Our Complete Guide to Pots
This is the ultimate guide to our tried and true, time-tested, and favorite pots for all your cooking needs. A few years ago, we posted a really exhaustive guide to pots, covering every type and price range possible. We interviewed the experts and wrote up all their advice and guidance. We realize, though–it was too…
This Is the Grill You Need for Your Summer Vacation
Whether you’re grilling on the go, or need a portable solution from year to year, I have a grill for you. UPDATED FOR 2024. Back in 2017, I wrote about the Coleman Road Trip Grill as the perfect road trip solution. Summer vacations often involve some kind of grilled dinner. And there were enough years…
Cook with Victoria Dwek!
Let’s spend the day together and prepare an outrageous meal for your family or friends. One of you (and your friends!) will win a one-of-a-kind giveaway! So, first I’ll tell you about this little fun thing that we’re doing, and then I’ll explain the why’s and how’s. I’m going to have a great day with…
Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake
The most perfect, refreshing, 4-ingredient strawberry ice cream dessert. My first attempt to duplicate the flavors of the Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars I remembered enjoying as a kid came when writing Kids Cooking Made Easy. In that cookbook, I made a vanilla streusel and a strawberry streusel made using strawberry jel powder, and combined…
Sneaky Protein Pancakes & Smoothies
Do you need easy, kid-friendly meals When I was a younger mother, feeding picky eaters was a frustration for me and I needed to figure out creative ways to get them some more balanced nutrition. That’s when these pancakes came about. These protein-loaded pancakes were a dinner that made them happy and me too. Even…
Stop! Before You Stock Your Summer Pantry
This post is relevant if you spend your whole or even part of the summer cooking in a different kitchen. But it’s also relevant if you just want to simplify meal prep. You’ll adapt this concept to suit your own family’s needs, depending on who you need to feed. Whether your family dynamic is different…
Romaine, Apple, and Fennel Salad
This refreshing Romaine, Apple, and Fennel Salad is both different and quick to prep. Plus–you can do it all quickly on Yom Tov. If you love dairy salads (I do), this one is refreshingly different, while being simple and delicious. Sometimes, I like when a salad has ingredients that can be prepped ahead. Other times,…
