In a perfect world, you prep that family pack of chicken, freezing each amount in the spices and marinade you need for each recipe. But what if you didn’t? You had good intentions when you bought that family pack of chicken cutlets on sale. You really did. It was a good deal and you knew…
Food
Basics: Pancakes
When it’s time for a special breakfast, it’s time to whip up a batch of these pancakes. The “Kid’s Favorite Pancakes” in Dinner Done (#1) is probably the most used page in my copy. Because while we make pancakes all the time, we still don’t know the recipe by heart! It’s our go-to breakfast every…
Make Your Basic Pancakes a Little More Special by Adding Gelt
Just a touch of chocolate in the form of gelt makes fresh pancakes all the better. Sometimes, all it takes is one little twist to make a breakfast feel just that much more special. And it’s those mornings when the whole family is home together that might be the perfect time. If you have gelt…
Boneless Flanken and Potatoes with Red Wine
You’ll be proud to bring this Boneless Flanken with Potatoes with Red Wine, and Shallots, to the Shabbos table. This recipe is one of my favorites from my Shabbat cooking classes. Add it to your Shabbat Chanukah menu! This recipe uses boneless flanken, which is a more affordable cut of meat (it’s not the same…
Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes
Super crispy, dairy Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes are easy to prep and irresistibly good. These Parmesan crusted potatoes are addictive in a way that makes them party food. If you could, you’d eat the whole pan by yourself! The little bites of potato are the perfect vehicle for the crispy Parmesan and the flavor is simple…
Crispy Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry
Make a deeply flavorful fried sesame chicken dish that your whole family will love. This easy, colorful chicken stir-fry packs amazing flavor. The chicken gets lightly coated and fried until crisp, then tossed with peppers and a glossy honey-soy sauce. It’s a great weeknight dish that tastes like takeout — but better. When Chaky Rabinowitz,…
The Prettiest Way to Disguise the Frying Smell
You’ll love the scent of this homemade Lemon Vanilla Diffuser…you may even enjoy it more than those fried foods. This year, when your family and guests enter your home on Chanukah, it won’t be that frying smell in the air. Rather, it will be a scent that’s beyond blissful. They may even question if you…
These Taco Plates Will Inspire Your Party Menu
Sometimes all you need is a fun plate to reinvent family favorite dinner. When I was hosting some friends last year Chanukah, I included tacos on my menu because tacos are a crowd favorite, especially when kids are present. The tacos can be customized to each person’s taste and therefore, it makes for a great…
The Avocado Grapefruit Feta Salad
The most refreshing salad includes ingredients you might not have thought to put together–but the combination of avocado, grapefruit, and feta is so refreshingly good. This recipe was shared by our friends at Lettuce Eat Fresh — known for their uniquely curated salads available in NY, NJ, and Israel. The Avocado Grapefruit has been a…
Make from Scratch or Need a Hack? The Ultimate Chanukah Donut Roundup
Whether you spell it doughnut or donut, or whether you buy, make from scratch, or something in between, Hanukkah won’t pass without them landing on your table. There’s a perfect donut option for you below. Raise your hand if you make homemade doughnuts? This may be the most polarizing question we’ve asked on BCP. You…
