Looking for a great grilled chicken marinade? This one hits all the flavor points. My younger sister is one of those cooks who cooks and bakes as if she’s performing a science experiment. When baking, she measures her ingredients on a scale, and while cooking she’s always thinking of balancing flavors. One day she came…
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6 Essential Grilling Tips
These simple grilling tips will ensure you’ll enjoy juicy and perfectly grilled meats all summer long. While making some calls to friends to learn how to clean my grill this summer (those great tips are included in this post on How to Clean Your Grill), I received some great grilling tips too! Let Meat Come…
Chimichurri Skirt Steak is a BBQ Hit
Tired of sliders, hot dogs, and even chicken skewers? Try chimichurri skirt steak at your next barbecue. I serve this skirt steak alongside a salad, but have also paired it with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. It’s also awesome because of how common the ingredients are. You’ll love this one! To learn how to prep…
Basics: How to Prep Skirt Steak
The two essential first steps when preparing your perfect skirt steak. I love serving skirt steak because it’s so effortless and everyone loves it. My latest favorite is grilled simply and paired with this salad. You can also try this version (Newsflash: it goes well with mango), and we have a new skirt steak recipe…
Hosting a Simcha at Home? 3 Things to Keep in Mind
Some of the most beautiful simchas are the ones in your own home. Yes, it comes with a big mess, but there’s nothing quite like celebrating a simcha in your most comfortable place. Often, out of town guests come to participate in a Shabbos simcha. And since they all can’t fit in your home, often…
These Oreo Pops Are Way Too Adorable
They’re no-bake and can be made to match any color scheme. Sandwich cookie pops are great for a simcha, and are an easy last-minute addition to any meal or party. Colored Sandwich Cookie Pops 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies 1 semi-sweet baking bar 3 different colored baking bars 1 package mini popsicle sticks Parchment lined…
These Tuna Bites Are the Perfect Summer Appetizer
This light and refreshing tuna appetizer is fun to make, fun to assemble, and fun to eat. Our Pulled Beef Tacos have become almost a weekly staple in my house. And this lighter version, where the wontons are baked and not fried, is popular too! Serve it for seudah shelishit, a sheva brachos appetizer, or…
How to Transform a Wrap into a Crispy Flatbread
Even if you don’t love wraps, you’ll love flatbread. Because sometimes, you just need a crunch. I’m not much of a wrap person. Sometimes it works for me, but usually not. But when counting calories and trying to limit bread intake, sometimes you’re stuck with the wrap as the healthiest, lowest calorie option. But it…
How to Adjust Your Challah Dough on a Humid Day
Yes, weather will affect your challah dough. On warmer days, it might seem like your regular recipe just isn’t working. Here’s how to troubleshoot. When it comes to challah dough, intuitive baking is the key to achieving the perfect result. I often say that when making challah, by machine or by hand, the quantity of…
One Trick to Make Frozen Bread Feel and Taste Fresh
No bakery on your corner? No worries. Bread from your freezer can also be soft and fresh-tasting if you know this little trick. If you grew up in Europe like Renee Muller, then it’s likely your childhood mornings included walks to the bakery to buy a fresh loaf of bread for breakfast. And while there’s…
