This fun, filling salad is loaded with sesame flavor and great crunch. You’re going to be surprised at how much flavor is in this one! A couple years ago, Between Carpools featured this Fun Crunchy Sesame Cucumber dish that came courtesy of Chef Mina Newman from Sen Sakana. It was delicious. I loved the flavors,…
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Flanken Roast Over Lima Beans
This is our favorite Flanken Roast…and if you don’t know if you like lima beans, you’re about to discover that you really do. This has been one of my family’s favorite flanken roast recipes since October of 2022 when I gave a ride to a friend’s daughter and she mentioned that her mother-in-law makes a…
Chocolate Chip Brioche Buns for Brunch
This buttery and chocolatey roll is the perfect addition to a special brunch–in the Sukkah or anytime of year. One day this summer, I was chatting with my sister and she told me that she had just baked something worth making just for the smell alone. I happened to be in her neighborhood, so I…
Celery and Green Apple Salad
This Celery and Green Apple Salad has that delightful chewy and crunchy factor. It’s super refreshing, assembles in just minutes, and can be adapted to use whatever you have on hand. Last year, while my neighbor Suri was at my door to pick up her daughter, the subject of recipes came up. Of course. It…
Bao Buns with Smoked Brisket, Pickled Onions, and Pesto
Once you have your Bao Buns, it’s time to fill them up! This combination of smoked brisket, pickled red onions, pesto oil, and garlic mayo is a winner. We really like the texture of Bao Buns. But even if you’re not making the buns, you can still use this filling inside a wrap for soft…
How to Make Bao Buns Without a Steamer
Those hot, pillowy, soft buns filled with meat or chicken make the perfect appetizer. But what do you do if you don’t want to store a bulky wooden steamer? Often, when an item shows up on a restaurant menu, it doesn’t take long for it to be adopted by home cooks. Lamb Riblets, Corn Riblets,…
Find Your Perfect Yom Tov Menu Here
We’ve made it easy for you to get a headstart on building the menu that suits your family. We’ve featured lots of different types of menus on Between Carpools over the years, and our readers are always appreciative. But we asked ourselves, “How can we do it better?” Menu making is one of the hardest…
Wild Rice & Herb Stuffed Chicken
You might call these chicken capons. Whatever you call them, this Wild Rice & Herb Stuffed Chicken is the perfect chicken to plate this Yom Tov. Recently, we had a conversation with our readers and someone asked for a recipe for chicken capons. If you are confused as to what capons are, you must not…
Spare Ribs with Leeks and Prunes
The sweetness of leeks and prunes and briny flavors of olives and capers compliment each other so well in this Spare Ribs with Leeks and Prunes. This flavor combination might look new to you. But actually, it’s a classic combination that you might already be familiar with if you’ve ever tried the famous sweet and…
Baked Pastrami and Cabbage Egg Rolls
You can use this technique to get great baked egg rolls with any filling. Freeze now and bake fresh! Egg rolls are one of those appetizers that disappear the second they hit the table. They’re crispy, flavorful, and always a crowd favorite. And while we’re not against frying, we’ve reached that stage where if we…
