Food
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And You Thought There Wasn’t a New Way to Serve Your Chicken Soup
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Even the basics, like chicken soup, can be dressed up with a little extras. If I’ve learned one thing over the years in this industry, it’s that presentation is just as important as taste. If a beginner cook asked me for one piece of advice, though, I’d say the opposite: it doesn’t matter how pretty…
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Skirt Steak & Mango Salad
Add the always-popular poppyseed dressing and this skirt steak & mango salad is a guaranteed hit In my Fresh and Easy cookbook, I shared one of my most popular chicken salads called the Duo Chicken Salad, complete with its poppyseed dressing. When my sister-in-law Devorah told me she had a new skirt steak & mango…
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DIY: How to Fry Perfect Taco Shells in Minutes
You asked us for it, so here’s how you can make your own little taco shells. Here’s how to fry the wonton wrappers so they take the shape of taco shells: You’ll need: A taco shell maker/taco press, which looks like tongs. Keep your wonton wrappers covered while they defrost! When you’re ready to fry,…
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These Plum Tortes Will Be Your Fave Go-To Dessert
Go ahead, choose a fruit, any fruit. I choose plums. Then make this long time favorite. In minutes. It was always there when I was growing up. And you’ll still always find it on my mother’s menu during the late summer and early fall: plum pies. Sometimes, she makes doughier or cake-like versions, with plums…
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Yom Tov Menu Planner and Shopping List Downlods
Feeling a little all over the place? Just download and print this Yom Tov menu and shopping list and get focused. The 2 day Yom Tov planner This shopping list download is also helpful. Fill in your menu and then add in the ingredients you need into the shopping list download…all in the right category…
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4 Real Life Menus from Leah, Renee, Esti, and Victoria
So, what are the girls preparing for Yom Tov? Here’s a sample menu from 4 of us to help you brainstorm. Leah Schapira’s menu: This is the type of meal I’ll serve when I have a large crowd of 20 or more people. I don’t make huge quantities of each item, I rather make the…
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Steak Milanese is Your Perfect Yom Tov Main
Move over chicken. Steak Milanese (breaded rib steaks) with some beauty sides is the way to go. All my Brazilian cousins like their beef steak Milanese, which means breaded. When I first saw this dish, I couldn’t get over the idea that they treated steaks like I treat chicken cutlets. Not only that, after it…
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Scallion Quinoa Patties with Lemon Garlic Paprika Aioli
Plus Esther Deutsch’s Go-To Recipes When Serving Guest We asked Esther Deutsch what her family loves and what her fans love…favorite recipe simply perfect for Yom Tov. BCP: What are your family’s favorite recipes? Choosing one family favorite recipe is like choosing a favorite song. Mission impossible—there are too many we enjoy! Here are some…
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Pulled Beef Tacos with Mango Salsa
We’ve been enjoying this taco-and-mango salsa combo all summer. But now you’re in on the secret too. Leah: This is the story of when you share a recipe with a friend and she makes it so much better. Renee: One Yom Tov, I wined and dined my in-laws for 3 days. I slaved over all…
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Want to Update Your Salmon Starter for Shabbos?
Try This Salmon Pinwheel (with a dipping sauce too, of course). Want to start off a heavy Yom Tov meal with a light and pretty fish dish? Poached salmon pinwheels might be your perfect starter. Pair it up perfectly with the mustard cucumber dipping sauce. Yes, it takes a little bit of fuss, but if…
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