It might take a couple extra steps–but this dish is that “notch up” chicken you’ve been missing on the menu. One afternoon, I set out to make Chicken Marsala for dinner. I didn’t, though, like the look of the mushrooms I had on hand. It was time to improvise. I worked with the remaining ingredients…
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Coulis with Cheesecake Cream
Change up your coulis with a creamy, dairy addition. Ever since Renee and Leah wrote this recipe, it’s been hard for me to look past coulis when serving dessert on any Yom Tov. I use both the fruit version and the mango version as a base, and build the dessert up from there, making lots…
Fresh Flowers: Here Is How I Get My Bouquet To Last Longer
And Yes, It Is Possible. Flowers are so beautiful. They add color and life to a room or a set table. But, they are not always cheap. And even more so, sometimes, they can be a source of real disappointment. You go all out and spend more than you intended to…only to find yourself, three…
Your Quick Guide to Pre-Shavuos Inspiration
If you didn’t find the time to learn Pirke Avos over Sefirah, you can still bring the sparks of greatness into your Shavuos. Take in these highlights from the sixth Perek, also known as “Perek Kinyan Torah.” The Shabbos before Shavuos is the perfect time to learn and absorb these messages of the majesty of…
Basics: Cheese Kreplach
Whether you want the shortcut version or you’ll roll up your sleeves and make them from scratch, you can make your own kreplach. Kreplach may be that one recipe that you don’t make. You either buy it, or wait for your mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, adopted mom, Rebbetzin… really anyone OLDER than you who knows…
5 Place Settings to Inspire Your Shavuos Table
We all need a starting point. We look forward to table inspiration as much as you do. So, when Devorah Rubin told us she was going to give us four unique looks for our photoshoot, we were very excited to see what she had in mind. One of these will be your starting point for…
Cheesy Potato Blintzes
There are some traditional items we do not mess with! These blintzes are here to stay, just as they are. Every family seems to have their own Yom Tov recipe that has become a tradition, and this is ours. It’s one of those family nostalgic recipes that my mother has been making for forever. It…
Dairy Caramel Apple Galette
You might want to make a triple batch (count on one galette being finished when it comes out of the oven). (Plus: This is an egg-free dessert.) There’s a few special things about this galette. One: dairy pastry dough. When else do you get to enjoy a dough made with real butter? It’s worth it,…
Basics: Homemade Caramel Sauce
Sure, you can buy it. But a homemade caramel sauce is just so good and satisfying. (Plus! No special equipment needed.) When you make caramel by yourself, you can taste the simplicity and purity. Plus: Caramel lasts a long time in the fridge, so you can even make it now for Shavuos. First, combine the…
The Ultimate Returns Hack
What if you could drop all the items that have to be returned outside your door…and watch the refunds come in? This return hack is a must-try. This is a judgment free zone, but we’re going to ask you a question, and we need you to answer honestly. Have you ever totally forgotten about a…
