Babka is delicious. But all that dough being rolled, and filling being sprinkled everywhere also creates a big mess. We have a solution. I’m addicted to baking babka. There is nothing as satisfying as baking a yeast dough…then add some cocoa and sugar for a chocolaty, chocolaty filling and bam! It’s addictive. But there’s a…
Food
Basics: How to Make the Perfect Cheese Latkes
Want to make the best cheese latkes? We searched for the best recipe. And bonus: it’s easy too. We went on a search for the perfect cheese latkes, asking all our friends and family to see who had the very best version. This one is a family favorite that’s also quick and easy, and, most…
The Most Beautiful Shavuos Table–Without Spending a Fortune
You can create a grand Shavuos tablescape like this one in no time…even on a budget! Shavuos is all about the flowers and the fresh colors. Filling the house with beautiful blooms brings joy to anyone, and on this specific Yom Tov, it’s an extra special minhag as well. We mimic Har Sinai, and how…
This Go-To Meat Recipe Works With Any Roast or Steak!
Looking for a new meat recipe? Who isn’t?!? This Sweet Onion Roast is easy, versatile, and a no-brainer for Shabbos or Yom Tov. I learned about this great meat recipe while sitting around and enjoying the company of friends in the bungalow colony…isn’t that where all good recipes come from? Rechie Bergman, who shared this…
Mrs. Ort’s Crunchy Cabbage Salad
Tired of cabbage salads and slaw? This version makes cabbage salad exciting, crunchy, and memorable. Mrs. Ort is known for her amazing food, which she generously doles out to all her nearest and dearest. The last time I visited my hometown, she stopped by on Friday afternoon with some of her delights, one of which…
What Do You Do When Your Butter is Super Hard?
Hard, cold butter might work for pie crust. But it doesn’t work for baking or spreading on a bagel. No worries. There’s a hack that solves those problems. I don’t plan ahead like I should when I’m baking. That means, my butter or margarine isn’t at room temperature when I need to whip it with…
Crunchy Fish Tacos
These crunchy fish tacos are like a party on the table, and the tacos can be customized to suit the picky to the gourmet eaters at your table. While we think “dairy” when we think of Shavuos, we can all use some more pareve ideas too. My sister R. makes this fish and I thought…
The Super Simple Way to Make Whipped Cream Without a Mixer
It’s loads of fun to whip up heavy cream using this hack…and there’s no gadgets to wash when you’re done. Whipped cream dreams, here we come. Gone are the days of getting out your beaters or Kitchen Aid to make whipped cream. Introducing the oldest kitchen staple in the book: the Mason jar. Apparently, this…
Light and Airy Israeli-Style Cheesecake
Want a no-bake, fluffy, smooth, refreshing cheesecake? This is the one! Add this one to the Shavuos menu and it’ll be part of your Yom Tov memories forever. My mother-in-law used to make this cheesecake, and I remember always loving it. So light and airy, almost like whipped cream…it was so different than the typical…
Coffee Crunch Cheesecake
Chocolate Coffee Crust. Creamy Coffee Cheesy Filling. Chocolate Ganache. And then the Most Awesome Coffee Crunch Topping. This cheesecake is worth the time and effort. Coffee lovers will totally rejoice, especially when they have a reason to enjoy this cheesecake for breakfast well beyond Shavuos morning. There’s just so many dreamy elements we don’t really…
