Food
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Pecan Crunch Brownie with Praline Cream
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This Pecan Crunch is the star of the show in this dessert and works so well with the Praline Cream. Use them with your favorite brownie or chocolate cake recipe. This is exactly the type of dessert you were looking for. Your family loves the basics. They love your brownie, they love your chocolate cake.…
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Deli Galette: The Elevated Deli Roll
This pretty galette, filled with deli cold cuts, is just the family-friendly dish you wanted for your Yom Tov menu. The background of this dish is quite simple. My mother shared some pictures of what she’s cooking for Yom Tov with me, and this was one of her new creations. We loved the idea! It…
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Tomahawk’s Sweet Corn Bisque
With hints of jalapeño and cilantro, this flavorful Sweet Corn Bisque is a restaurant favorite you can now make at home. At one point or another, each of us had tried this corn soup at Tomahawk Steakhouse in Lakewood, NJ…and we each enjoyed it. You may have already tried and enjoyed our dairy Corn Soup…
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Apples And Toppings
This Rosh Hashana dessert idea will have everyone involved, big and small. There are certain personal traditions that show up in our homes just once a year, and that’s what makes them so special. We keep them for that particular time of year because we know that, as the children grow, they’ll remember them, cherish…
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Gnocchi with Shredded Beef
This beautiful Yom Tov appetizer, with hot roasted gnocchi, shredded beef, and the bright flavor of this Garlic Parsley Mayo can mostly be prepared ahead. Plate and serve! Over the years Devorah, my oldest sister-in-law, has shared so many gems of recipes. Honestly, it’s pretty much as if she has worked for free for me…
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9×13 Cakes Are Great. But Not on the Counter.
You want to leave those special-for-Yom Tov sweets available on the counter for your family and guests. But you don’t want those tins hanging around. There’s another option! Covered trays and cake plates keep your food fresh, while allowing everyone to enjoy anytime. Some of these options are even practical for everyday use (i.e. those…
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The Dips We Actually Freeze
You don’t need to prepare most dips on a week-to-week basis. See what dips freeze well so you can prep in big batches here! We’ve written so many posts about freezing foods because, honestly, freezing is one of the things that helps us cook smarter. It doesn’t necessarily mean doing more work. It means doing…
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What Type of Knives Do I Need?
Whether you’re buying a new knife for Rosh Hashanah, or simply gearing up for the cooking marathon ahead, the right knife will come in handy. There is a minhag, found mostly in the Chassidic community, of purchasing a new knife for Rosh Hashanah. It is said to be a segulah for parnassah, so it can…
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Recreate the Rustic and Fresh Feel of This Sukkos Tablescape
Bring the vibrant feel of outdoors into your warm and inviting Sukkah this season. It’s easy to recreate this look using items you might already own! If your mind is already on Succos, you can start planning. And even if it’s not, before we talk about this tablescape, take notice of these custom name place…
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Stir Fry Chicken
This dinner is comfort in a bowl…and yes, you can eat it outside. Yes, some of us are back in school. New shoes, new backpacks, new pencils. Exciting, but also, there’s homework. Remember homework? We all magically forgot. Here is a delicious new dinner, one that is exciting to eat, and can be eaten, in…
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