Victoria Dwek
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Pesach Barbecue Sauce
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Make a double (or triple) batch and use this BBQ sauce over and over again this Passover. There was one Pesach where I resolved: I am no longer going to experiment with meats for Pesach. The most popular main I made each year was simply whatever type of meat I served with this sauce. There’s…
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Kosher for Pesach Beef Jerky
Yes, you can make kosher for passover beef jerky with one simple ingredient swap. Pineapple juice is the secret ingredient that will tenderize your meat. Often, when discussing Pesach content, my colleagues sometimes express in astonishment, “They make [insert name of ingredient] for Pesach?!?” The truth is, we’ve really tried over the years, to stick…
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Stick Vacuums are *Amazing* – Why You May Want to Switch
After enjoying the convenience of a stick vacuum, there’s no turning back. Years back, I wrote about this cheap vacuum that I love in this post. It cleans perfectly well, is nice and lightweight, and best of all, there’s no need to take it for repairs. Because, when it dies after a few years, you…
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The Diced Veggie Soup
It’s the homey, comforting, delicious vegetable soup that you always thought you’d make as a mother. Now’s your chance to make a great one. Honestly, I didn’t expect this to be as good. I thought I was making a soup that was as basic as it gets. That classic type of vegetable soup that I…
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Take Your Israeli Salad Up a Notch with Pomegranate and Olives
Your basic Israeli salad gets a big upgrade with three simple additions: pomegranates, olives, and sumac (which might be a new addition to your spice cabinet!) Each week, one of the ever present things on my list is chopping the Israeli salad. It’s one of those basics that needs to be in my fridge. I…
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Toasted Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies
These fun cookies with a marshmallow filling are a kid’s favorite (adults like them too but might not admit it). The first time I made these cookies, I had no grand plans. They didn’t need to go into my freezer for anything in particular, and they were available for the tasting. That meant they were…
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Bruschetta With Cheese
These gorgeous bruschetta are the perfect dairy item for your party. They look beautiful, they’re delicious, and yes, they’re actually easy to prep. (You can do it!) I first served these bruschetta this past Shavuot. I wanted something new, special, and beautiful, with fresh new flavors. I had made three variations–this pear flavor (my personal…
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Love Chicken Poppers? Now They’re Even Better
BCP Fans love Hot Poppers, we know. Now they’re even better when you sub Lieber’s Duck Sauce for honey (thank you to reader, Hudis S!) Here on BCP, we know you love your fire poppers. They’re perhaps the #1 most made recipe in Dinner Done. They’re so well loved, we know that you would appreciate…
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The Warm Fall Harvest Salad
It’s nourishing salads like this, with whole grains and warm roasted veggies, that feel perfect for the season. For some reason, this salad ends up on my Sukkot menu year after year. Perhaps it’s the nourishing feeling of the farro. Even those who aren’t accustomed to eating farro, try it and love it–both the texture…
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Chicken Alfredo (with a Great Pareve Cream Sauce!)
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…
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