Food
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3 Ways to Get Rid of the Frying Smell in Your Kitchen
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So you are the best hostess ever. You fried latkes, doughnuts, chicken, and even dessert. Your guest will be talking about the food you prepared until Pesach. You though? You aren’t as thrilled. Because all you can smell is fried oil. So you wash your clothing and take a shower. But how do you get…
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Today’s Activity: Sugar Cookies
Not running out to a party tonight? Have fun creating Chanukah Sugar Cookies. Make one big batch of sugar cookies dough. Get out the sprinkles or create a Cookie Coloring Station as shown here. Roll them all out tonight, or freeze some of the dough for another night. You can also easily halve this recipe.…
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Quicker, Easier Donuts
Get doughnuts on your table in less than 15 minutes. Every Chanukah while growing up, my grandmother fried fresh hot doughnuts every single night. We never added jelly or chocolate; we just kept them plain with a lot of confectioners’ sugar on top. During some years she fried a fresh batch of doughnuts every night…
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The Quickest, Easiest Chalkboard Chanukah Party Theme
Just one trip to Home Depot for the chalkboard and some chalk, and you’re set. Don’t want to fuss but still want to add a cute twist to your Chanukah party buffet? Simply pick up some chalkboard sheets from Home Depot or Lowe’s. Lay them on your buffet (this one covered a kitchen island), display…
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Babka Spring Rolls
Babka might be your Shabbos breakfast… but it can work on the dessert table in the evening too. Here’s how. Back in 2011, I hired Victoria Dwek to edit my cookbook “Fresh and Easy Kosher Cooking.” While she was editing, she cooked her way through the book. Every day I would receive an update on…
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Fake-It Pasta Sauce (Because It’s Dairy Season)
Want to fake a great pasta dinner? Here’s the quickie way to great pasta sauce. From Dairy Made Easy by Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek Penne a la Vodka:Combine 1 (26-ounce) jar Marinara-style Vodka Sauce and 2 cups heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. When heated through, add in Parmesan cheese. Pesto Cream…
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The Coca-Cola Meatballs Your Kids Request Again and Again
These meatballs and spaghetti get them full and keep them happy. This is one of the first recipes I ever made when I first got married…and 17 years later, I’m still preparing these meatballs. It’s different than the typical tomato-based spaghetti sauce and my kids love it and never get tired of it…even my super…
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How to Cook Navel Pastrami
Morning or night, navel pastrami makes a perfect meal. And here’s my fav ways to enjoy it. My friends always lovingly, of course, laugh at me that I can eat anything fleishig at 11 a.m., especially when pastrami is involved. Don’t you agree that it’s perfect for brunch? There’s something so comforting about a tender,…
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Tricks for Budget Party Decor
Food costs enough, the party decor doesn’t have to! Create a festive look for your Chanukah party using paper and spray paint. Party Decor Trick 2: Using Paper You can use all these tricks with simply one value pack of scrapbook paper, available in different colors and styles at craft stores such as A.C. Moore…
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Shredded Beef Pizza
You’re less than 10 minutes away from digging in. A while back, I shared on my @cookkosher instagram account a quick recipe for Shredded Beef Pizza: Loving tonight’s shortcut dinner (yes, it’s as good as it looks!). Breadsmith’s Pizza Dough + pizza sauce (tomato paste, water, seasoning) + @jacksgourmet shredded beef on top. Place on…
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