They take two minutes to toss together, with a flavor that transcends the quick prep. Enjoy them fresh, or use them to make a salad really special. I’ve been making sweet potato fries the same way for a couple years now and decided we needed a change…Something with bigger flavor. I put on a bit…
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Pessy’s 6-Ingredient Minute Steak Roast
It’s the best value in the meat showcase and will be perfectly soft and tender. Everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a perfect meat. Growing up, a successful roast had to be melt-in-your-mouth soft. Most of the time, fall off the bone, soft meats tend to be very fatty and also very expensive. …
Top Book Picks for Your Sukkos Reading
Yom Tov is a great time to relax and enjoy a new book…here’s what’s new and recommended right now. There’s a light at the end of the Yom Tov to-do list tunnel in the form of long Sukkos evenings and afternoons. Prep for some old-fashioned relaxation with an absorbing book that will sweep you and…
Asparagus and Sweet Pea Soup
A perfect way to kickstart soup season and give your family a warm hug. As a chef, and recipe developer I find creating soups to be more on the challenging side of recipe development. Creating soups is all about taking humble vegetables and transforming them into a hearty, and comforting dish that is packed with…
Make Your Own Charcuterie/Meat Board (+ Freezer Friendly)
It’s such a satisfying way to start a Yom Tov meal. And you don’t need to spend a lot! Plus, everything can be done ahead. Thanks for Between Carpools, I’ve already served many of these. All of you have access to all of these recipes just like I do. Now, we’re just going to go…
Passion Fruit Lotus Cups
So good. So rich and satisfying. So elegant. And so, so easy to make. I’ve been making this on repeat. Many years ago, my sister-in-law made this dessert while I was visiting her in Israel. I loved it so much…the tart passion fruit so perfectly balanced the rich mousse below it. And then there was…
Why We Let Go and How to Move On
“Machul Lack,” you are forgiven! Why forgiveness benefits us more than it benefits them. As we beg Hashem for forgiveness for all that we have done over the past year, we seek as well to forgive those who have wronged us and to ask forgiveness from those we have wronged. The older we get, the…
Scallion & Sesame Cauliflower Over Rice
Warm and comforting, a little different, and definitely dig-in-able. Sides are hard. You know it’s true because most caterers and restaurant chefs don’t manage to think of new and creative sides either. Sometimes they just seem so boring. Despite that, we’ve had some great sides here on BCP! This is especially true when it comes…
The Secrets of Long Lasting Makeup
You wonder, “How is her makeup still on?” It might not be simple (it for sure isn’t!), but if you want to know what the makeup artists do to keep makeup lasting throughout Shabbos (and even longer), these are the tricks. As a makeup artist with a reputation for ensuring long-lasting makeup, I am excited…
The White/Whole Wheat Pull-Apart Challah Roll
Whether you like the look, or you need to please a table with people who have different preferences, this challah roll is a good idea. Does this sound familiar? You take out too many challahs because you need both regular and whole wheat, and they end up halfway done? Instead of keeping your white and…