You’ve got the main. But what is the side dish going to be when you don’t really have much more time? I once asked my uncle if he would like pasta, rice, or potatoes as a side. “It doesn’t matter the order,” he responded. With back to school, come back to routine (yay!) and for…
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Here’s the Trick for Keeping Your Guacamole Forever Green
Want the guacamole you prepared to last a few days? Place your guacamole in a plastic container and cover with plastic wrap under the lid. That’s it. That’s how to keep your guacamole fresh and from getting brown. To make your guacamole, blend 3 ripe avocados in the food processor with 1 tablespoon lemon juice…
The Perfect Go-To Honey Cookies Recipe for Rosh Hashanah
Do you skip making honey cookies for Rosh Hashanah because you don’t love them so much? Well, you’ll love these (and you’ll probably love them all year too). Remember the honey cookies of your childhood? You know the ones that come in the bag and have just the right soft texture? Well, now you can…
The Secret of a Great Baked Rice Krispies Chicken
Rice Krispies Chicken: Kid-friendly, quick to prepare, baked, and delish…what more could you ask for? I can’t thank my cousin enough for this recipe! Easy, delicious, and goes down easy for the kids! It’s perfect for supper, perfect for guests, and perfect for Shabbos. 5.0 from 1 reviews Rice Krispie Chicken Thighs Save Print…
The No-Guilt Ice Cream You Can Really Have Anytime (It’s Great for Kids Too!)
This frozen strawberry banana ice cream is a great way to teach your kids how to make “sometimes foods” into an “anytime food.” I learned about the concept of “sometimes foods” and “anytime food” from a book called “Untangled” by Lisa Damour. I instantly loved the idea of not labeling foods as “good” or “bad”…
Why a Family-Style Charcuterie Board Will be Your Family’s New Favorite Meal
Serve this charcuterie board for Shabbos lunch along with the cholent and salads and they’ll run to the table. Traditionally, the word “charcuterie” refers to different types of preserved meats. We loved the concept (variety is fun!), but wanted a version that was more family-friendly and perhaps more budget–friendly too. It’s really fun for everyone…
Pesto Chicken Simply Belongs in a Rainbow Salad
You’ll enjoy this beautiful Pesto Chicken with Rainbow Salad with all of your senses…and it’s easy to prep too! If you know me well, you know I’m all about convenience and quick and easy! I’m also all about the color and the vibrancy when it comes to creating my recipes. When I create a recipe…
We Found the Best Fruit Pie You’ll Enjoy All Summer: Frozen Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie
Because what could be better in summer than a strawberry rhubarb pie that’s…frozen? I’m a huge fan of strawberry rhubarb pie. I like all the versions out there. I like it hot, I like it at room temperature (I like a slice, I like a dice—Okay, you know what I’m getting at). One day, I…
We Have the Secret to an Amazing Sugar-Free Lemonade
Yes, even lemonade can be faked. And there’s no shame in that. Only deliciousness. I had slaved and prepared everything from salads to mains, to desserts. Everything was fresh and perfect. Yet, at the end of the party, after all the guests had left and it was just us, the siblings, picking at the last…
Are You Always on the Lookout for a Fun, Interesting Salad? This Red Cabbage Salad is Just What You’re Looking for.
Sweet, salty, tart, and tangy… this red cabbage salad is the exciting addition to your meal I make this red cabbage salad for Shabbos, or whenever I’m asked to bring a salad to a meal. It’s different than the typical lettuce-based salad, and I like salads that blend fruits and vegetables. With no lettuce, it…