Need a new exciting fish dish to serve, whether as an appetizer or as a main for a dairy meal? We’re going “nuts” for this mango salmon. I prepare salmon often, and while my family would prefer the favorites (“Why try something else when you know what we like?), sometimes I really get rewarded when…
One Mixing Bowl. No Water Bath, No Fuss. Just a Simple Amazing Cheesecake.
Is making your pre-Shavuot cheesecake a big job? No more. This is the recipe you’ll go back to again and again. Being a food writer, for the past bunch of years, every time Shavuot rolled around I would always experiment with different types of cheesecakes. Some were easy, some were hard, and many were a…
Basics: Easy, Cheesy, Buttery Syrian Calsones
The ingredients couldn’t be simpler. A simply cheesy buttery pasta that couldn’t be more well-loved. So why haven’t you made it yet? I admit, when Leah and Renee suggested that we include “Calsones” as one of our basics, I thought it was a bit too simplistic. After all, there’s nothing to it, any Syrian girl…
How to Make Cute Mini Cheesecakes Like the Pros
Not every cheesecake recipe works in a mini version. Here’s how to avoid a flop and make those mini cheesecakes come out perfect every time. I was first introduced to the Norpro Mini Cheesecake pan when Leah and I were working on Dairy Made Easy and used the pan to bake the cheese babkas…
9×13 Life: Chicken with Rice and Green Beans
A complete balanced meal in one pan? This chicken, rice, and green bean dish will save the day on many occasions. Pick up just 4 ingredients from Evergreen (chicken, green beans, rice, and duck sauce!), grab some spices from your pantry, and in five minutes, dinner is set! Sometimes the way a recipe travels to…
Do This When the Mayo Jar is ¼ Full
Have a little left in the mayo jar? It’s the perfect time to shake up a salad dressing. You’re making dinner, and then you get to the last step…the salad. Finally, the salad is all assembled and it’s time to get some ingredients out to make that dressing (and more mess). But, wait! You don’t…
Need Sides, Right? These *Gorgeous* Sweet Potato Nachos are It.
Could a potato side dish possible be colorful, beautiful, and so fun to eat? Well, yes. Sure, sweet potato fries are easy to make. They’re amazing with simply salt, garlic, and smoked paprika (as we seasoned ‘em here). They’re amazing drizzled with silan. You can also prep ‘em as we did in this post? But…
This Toothbrush Travel Hack Will Save Loads of Time
You’re buying new toothbrushes anyway, so now’s the time to assemble your toothbrush travel bag. You’ll be thrilled you did it whenever you go away with the family. The most annoying part of going away with the family, whether for just one night or for a couple of weeks, is collecting each person’s toothbrush from…
Top Seven New Jewish Children’s Series for Your Elementary Age Kids
Wish there was finally quality Jewish literature that enhances your child’s reading skills? There is now! Yom Tov is coming…and that means if I want to have a tranquil Yom Tov…we need new books! That’s because a child with a good book at his side is never bored (and so much better behaved!). In the…
It’s Time to Print Those Simcha Photos
Will it be an album? Large prints for your wall? Photo book to capture the memories? Alura Photo brings the Jewish community high quality beautiful photo prints for each lifecycle that you’ll celebrate. You can’t get this exceptional quality for this price anywhere. **BCP Readers use coupon code CARPOOL25 for an amazing 25% off your…