What’s even more incredible is that these peanut butter cups are pareve (non-dairy; vegan). I’ve tried to make a copycat of Reese’s peanut butter cups before, trying lots of different recipes from all over, but none of them came out the way I imagined they should be. Whether the filling wasn’t tasty or creamy enough…
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Use a Hot Plate on Shabbos? How to Keep the Food Hot But Not Burning
Sometimes, the little tricks that are obvious to one person might be so helpful to another…like this hot plate technique. Many of the “hacks” we share on Between Carpools are things people do for years and don’t realize that it may be something others don’t know about. Posts that include tips on labeling your baking…
How to Fake Home Bake an Amazing Birthday Cake
Don’t want to bake from scratch? Have a child that prefers something other than a classic cake (i.e. like chocolate chip cookies or Rice Krispie treats?) These birthday cake hacks are for you. Last month, we showed you how to use a store-bought bundt cake (featuring the incredibly delicious “why bake when you can buy…
C’mon BCP. Give Me That Great, Basic Go-To Grilled Chicken Marinade
Need that just-great marinade that suits all taste buds? Something you can turn to over and over? This is the one. Save Print Basic Grilled Chicken Marinade Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp onion powder Pinch paprika (regular…
7 Things You Need to Know About Grilling Chicken
Prefer the healthier option of chicken over beef? Keep it juicy and flavorful and become a chicken BBQ expert with these quick tips. Chicken isn’t just chicken. There’s bone-in, boneless, skin-on, skinless, white meat, dark meat, and can someone please tell me what spatchcocked is??? (Kidding, I know what it is). So, let’s get into…
This is What the Kimpeturin Next Door Really Wants
Are you preparing a meal for your friend who just had a baby? Keep these tips in mind. Mazal Tov! Your friend, sister, cousin, neighbor just had a baby and you hop aboard the “How Can I Help You” Train. Aside from offering to pick up carpool duties, or invite the kids over, a generous…
How to Cut Your Massive Watermelon and Tricky Mango
Cutting fruit might be simple, but it’s just those simple techniques that stick with us the longest. Back when we showed you this cutting board hack, a couple of you asked for instructions on cutting the mango shown in the photos. I didn’t think at the time that I was cutting it in any particularly…
Finally – Really, Really Good Zesty Herbed Grilled Chicken
Does your grilled chicken usually feel sad next to those steaks and burgers? Make it a crowd-pleasing healthy option instead with this Zesty Herbed Grilled Chicken. Here is my go to Chicken cutlet recipe whenever it’s time to grill. It’s easy, flavorful and definitely a crowd pleaser! Save Print Zesty Herbed Grilled Chicken Serves: 6 servings…
The Mess-Free Sticky-Free Way to Freeze Mini Freeze Pops
Does your mini person need a mini freeze pop (or else the whole freeze pop will just end up melted somewhere)? Try this trick. Mini freeze pops for mini kids Do you remember this hack we shared to keep the freeze pop mess to a minimum? Well now we have a little extra twist….
Why You Need Toasted Garlic Pitas at Your BBQ
It’s the BBQ additions that make all the difference. And these garlicky pitas will be one of your best additions ever. I love additions to a BBQ as much, or perhaps more than the actual BBQ. An addition like these garlic pitas make a BBQ oh-so-much more special. They are delicious with some chummus and…