The reason we women love summer? BBQ dinners. Of course. What is it with men (and little men, I shall add) and cooking over an open flame? I’m not quite sure. All I know is that anything grilled on a flame, outdoors, goes. Even for Little Mr. Picky. Yes, I love BBQ dinners too. The…
Food
I Bet You Never Thought That THIS Could Be Great in a Sandwich
Hey, you might even like these Cauliflower Falafel Pitas more than the original. Two weeks ago I shared a recipe I made using frozen breaded cauliflower (See recipe here). I wrote: “I spotted frozen breaded cauliflower. My kids love cauliflower so I threw 2 bags into my shopping cart.” Now the recipe I posted only…
Do You Know What You Are Spraying Into Your Food? Here Is My Solution
I knew I didn’t. So I turned the bottle, read the label, did some research and never bought another Pam bottle again. I’ve used cooking spray for years, going through roughly a can a week between the scrambled eggs for breakfast and that veggie stir-fry for dinner. However, one day, after discussing this topic with…
Admit One! Come On In and Enjoy This Carnival-Themed Upsherin (sure, it’s fun to look at…would have been more fun if we were there!)
Event planner Shifra Steele plans an enchanting upsherin for twin three-year-olds. It’s his big day…but what if he’s a twin? Then sister gets to join in the fun and be the star too. Here are some details we love from this charming and whimsical upsherin party. Every wagon in this room is a different “station.”…
Make a Shortcut Gourmet Dinner in Five Minutes (Not Including Baking Time): Cauliflower Parmesan
You’re four ingredients away from a crispy twist on the cauliflower dinner dish that everyone loves. As I was heading down the freezer aisle with the intent to pick up some frozen French fries (to make this recipe), I spotted frozen breaded cauliflower. My kids love it, so I threw 2 bags into my shopping…
How to Remove Fat from Chicken Soup…the Easy Way!
It’s super simple and it really works. Let your chicken soup cool completely in the fridge before trying this quick and easy trick to remove fat. For more hacks using plastic/ziplock hags, click here.
Chicken Fajitas are That Super Fun Dinner
It’s Kid-Friendly and it Suits Most All Tastes: The Chicken Fajitas Taco Bar Dinner can get tricky when having to feed children. We always want to make dinner more exciting and kid-friendly. These chicken fajitas can be turned into a fun taco bar. Now which kid doesn’t like a fun dinner like that! Pesto Chicken…
Sweet Chili Green Beans Might Be the Easiest-to-Prepare Side Dish Ever
Sweet chili sauce is my favorite condiment. And you’ll soon love it too when you see how easy it is to prepare these green beans. Sweet chili is one of the most versatile sauces after ketchup. It tastes great as a dipping sauce for egg rolls, French fries, and breaded cauliflower. And it’s also great…
Watch and Learn How to Braid a 4 Strand Challah, Bakery Style.
Here’s how to get beautifully braided challah Want to guarantee beautiful challah braids every time? • To achieve beautiful, even loaves, it is important to focus on the strands. First, you want to make sure they are even in size. My aunt, who taught me this particular braiding method, recommends weighing each piece of dough to…
Really, Really Good Whole Wheat Challah
Ah, that time of year is here again. Shlissel Challah. I always marvel at how enthusiastic we get when baking the first dough after Pesach. You’d think we would want to stay away from a measuring cup until July, but no. Here we are, filled with joy, pulling out or mixers, donning aprons and sprinkling…
