Kids will be very busy coloring and eating their cookies at your Chanukah party. At every Chanukah party, I like to plan an activity that keeps the kids busy so the adults can relax, eat, and do what they want to do anyway… schmooze. We’ve had craft stations (I love many of the kits available…
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Fake-It Pasta Sauce (Because It’s Dairy Season)
Want to fake a great pasta dinner? Here’s the quickie way to great pasta sauce. From Dairy Made Easy by Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek Penne a la Vodka:Combine 1 (26-ounce) jar Marinara-style Vodka Sauce and 2 cups heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. When heated through, add in Parmesan cheese. Pesto Cream…
How a Makeup Artist Discovered the Best Way to Polish Silver
One day, as I was looking for makeup brushes (like I always am), I found oval makeup soft brushes like these. I quickly realized that these would be perfect to polish silver. While Goddard’s silver polish foam comes with a sponge, the sponge doesn’t reach all the little crevices. Using these brushes, brush the polish with…
The Coca-Cola Meatballs Your Kids Request Again and Again
These meatballs and spaghetti get them full and keep them happy. This is one of the first recipes I ever made when I first got married…and 17 years later, I’m still preparing these meatballs. It’s different than the typical tomato-based spaghetti sauce and my kids love it and never get tired of it…even my super…
No, This Is Not the Cover of My Cookbook. But It Almost Was.
A memoir: How I wrote my first (and probably last) cookbook and almost lost my sanity along the way. Writing a cookbook isn’t as glamorous as you might think. Sure, holding my cookbook, today, feels great. Seeing my children read it as if it were the latest comic book is something I am still getting…
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,…
Tricks for Budget Party Decor
Food costs enough, the party decor doesn’t have to! Create a festive look for your Chanukah party using paper and spray paint. Party Decor Trick 2: Using Paper You can use all these tricks with simply one value pack of scrapbook paper, available in different colors and styles at craft stores such as A.C. Moore…
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…
Just Add Crayons! Free Chanukah Coloring Pages Download
Your party entertainment is sorted with these Chanukah coloring pages! Stock up on crayons and the kids will be busy all evening long. It’s never been easier to entertain the kids, whether you want a special activity to bring in the Chanukah spirit, or add a special element to your party. Print these Chanukah coloring…
