The work is already done – just toss and serve this Roasted Veggie Salad. For a while, this roasted veggie salad has been my go-to for Yom Tov meals (minus the feta). It solves two problems. One, it solves the “side dish” problem as roasted vegetables usually need to be roasted fresh and served hot….
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Hosting A Party? Make It Easy. Read: Disposable.
It may be disposable, but there’s no need to give up on setting a gorgeous table. And have it all shipped directly to your house. It is amazing to see what is available online nowadays. There are so many cool disposable options that will dress up your party with minimal effort. Let’s start with the…
Babka Doughnuts are the Easiest-to-Prepare and Tastiest Donut Yet
Make these chocolate babka doughnuts today. And pop them in the freezer. You don’t need to see them again until it’s time to fry! Ok, I know what you are thinking. Every year food writers try to come up with a crazier doughnut than the year before. That’s not what I tried to do this…
This Printed Menu is That Finishing Touch To Any Party
Learn here how easy it is to personalize your printed menu, and how you can easily tie your particular occasion, while dressing up your table. Sometimes, you just need that finishing touch. A printed menu can add that polished look to any event. It easily turns your dinner into something more. After a reader suggested we…
We’re Sharing Our Famous Crispy Beef Recipe
And guess what? This family-friendly crispy beef is also freezer-friendly! While researching for Starters & Sides Made Easy, we asked lots of people what types of appetizers they love. We had lots of requests for crispy beef, which is thin strips of beef tossed with a sauce and is popular in American Chinese restaurants. Letting…
The 9×13 Life: Make Peanut Chews in the Oven – No Pot Required!
All you need is a disposable pan and 9 minutes in the oven…and you have perfect peanut chews (and no pot to clean!)! When we saw this on Chaya Sara’s page, we knew it was totally up our alley; perfect for the 9×13 series! So we asked Chaya Sara if she would share her cool…
What Is There to Eat on Friday Afternoon (and Motzei Shabbos?)
There are those times that mom doesn’t really want to cook. But the family still needs to eat. What are some easy ideas for those “in between” meals? If you asked my siblings what we want to eat Friday lunch or Motzei Shabbos we would all unanimously say, “pizza.” We don’t have a problem eating…
The 9 x 13 Life: The Only Chicken On The Bone That My Whole Family Agrees to Eat (Girls Included)
You have never tasted a better roast chicken. This is not your typical chicken recipe. It’s deliciously succulent and juicy on the inside, yet crispy on the outside. Whether you prefer the “tops” or “bottoms”, there’s something for everyone here. I can prepare this recipe once a week and nobody will complain. It’s probably one…
Basics: How To Make French Toast
Serve it for breakfast or dinner, french toast is a classic that remains a favorite. French toast is a Sunday brunch staple in our home. Recently, with the change of the clock, it has become a motzei Shabbos supper. Leftover challah is always a bonus, but any sliced bread will do. A good idea is…
The 9 x 13 Life: This Chicken and Couscous Will Disappear Before You Turn Around
I didn’t think my family liked chicken on the bone. But then I made this dish. My kids don’t willingly eat chicken on the bone. Or even chicken that I’ve taken off the bone. But every once in awhile I try again. One afternoon when I was running out to a photoshoot that would have…