You don’t have to use it all the wine up now! You know those small pretty bottles of wine that are always found in the loot after Purim? The ones that would just be a tease on the shabbos table? Don’t drink them!! Clean those bottles and put them away for Pesach. But don’t drink…
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Your New Easy Dinner: Glazed Chicken Strips and Easy Oven Basmati Rice
It’s the season of easy dinners. This one, with chicken strips, lots of veggies, and rice is hearty, sweet, and of course, easy to prepare. I love this chicken strips recipe. I make it often for my family, I send it to kimpeturins, and occasionally I’ll make it for an easy Friday night. It’s perfect…
4 Must-Try Flatbreads for Your Party (or Just an Easy Dinner!)
When it comes to flatbreads, the more varieties, the better. They make a super fun appetizer (your guests will want to try each one) or a really easy weeknight meal. Here are our flatbread picks. Did you ever see one of these ready-made flatbreads at your local grocery? Didn’t realize you can do so much…
Three Easy Ways to Update Your Deli Roll for the Purim Seudah
Need to feed a large crowd and don’t have so much time? Bring back and roll out the puff pastry for deli roll. Alongside a container of yeast, cookie dough, and (store-bought) caramelized onion and garlic cubes, I always make sure to have a steady supply of…puff pastry. Sweet or savory and served hot or…
How to Freeze and Rewarm Fried Foods
What’s the best way to freeze fried foods so that they stay fresh and crispy? As I was discussing with Leah the best way to fry these taco shells ahead of time to use in this recipe for my mishloach manot, she said, “Why don’t you freeze them?” “Ah, you’re right. Why don’t I? What’s…
Sometimes, Traditional (Like These Meat Kreplach) Is Just the Best
Want to prepare meat kreplach for your Purim Seudah, just like Bubbe? I began compiling my family’s recipes in the year 2003, when the extended Newhouse family decided to make a “Newhouse Shabbos.” That Shabbos will be etched into our hearts and minds forever. It was a Shabbos that Ima/Bubby, Rebbetzin Rivka Newhouse ע”ה, the…
The New Must-Make Hamantasch This Purim: Challah-Taschen
Make sweet or savory challah-taschen for your Purim Seudah. With surprise fillings inside, they’ll be a huge hit! Here’s how to do it. About 4 years ago, not long after I began my challah business, I came up with this idea as a fun twist on the traditional hamantashen. Since challah is kind of my…
You Asked for It! Victoria’s White Chocolate Crispy Candy Bark
It’s Three Ingredients, Super Easy, and Super Yum. This White Chocolate Bark Beats ‘Em All. “That white chocolate bark thing that you made…what is it??” I don’t think anyone who takes a bite of this bark expects it to be this good…when I have these in my freezer, I’d avoid getting fleishig just so I…
Which Egg Wash Produces the Shiniest Challah?
Does the type of egg wash you use really make a difference? Can you use just leftover egg white or do you need to crack open a new egg? We took the task to heart, and tested 9 different ways you can top your challah. This post is part of a “Shabbos Potluck,” where lots…
This Is the Easiest Way to Clean the Crock Pot Yet
It’s so obvious. So why didn’t I think of this genius no-stick crock pot solution before? Though I’ve always used a slow-cooker liner in my Crock Pot, I never found it faultless. Even the premium brands. I find it difficult to remove the actual pot from the base, and then when I want to get…
