Recipes
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Puff Pastry Hot Dogs on a Stick
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These are not your typical “franks n blanks.” They’re definitely more fun! We do things a bit differently in the summer. We tend to be less scheduled, more spontaneous, definitely more relaxed. Late nights, big plans, alarm clocks that are barely used and to-do lists that get pushed off to tomorrow. Is it worth arguing…
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Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Glaze

The grill is on anyway–dessert may as well be grilled too! Enjoy these grilled Bourbon Glazed Peaches for that sweet ending for a summer meal. During the summer, grilling is my favorite way to cook. It’s so much easier than standing in a hot kitchen waiting for the food to be ready. I host a…
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Feta Israeli Couscous Salad

A vibrant, make ahead dairy couscous salad that’s is fresh, filling, and perfect for Shalosh Seudos. Ideally, when we’re cooking for Shabbos, we like to prepare salads that will still taste great by Shalosh Seudos. The problem? Most of our favorites are best enjoyed freshly made. Think Avocado Grapefruit Feta Salad, Easy Summer Corn Salad,…
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Grilled Chicken Skewers

These are the chicken skewers your kids will actually eat–with a crowd-pleasing marinade that appeals to all tastebuds. This grilled chicken recipe comes together quickly, with ingredients you already have on hand. Start by soaking your skewers–this step will prevent them from burning once they hit the grill. We like using smaller-sized skewers–they look nicer…
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Grilling Vegetables For Your BBQ Is Easy!
You simply need the right grill basket to easily add that veggie side dish to your BBQ menu. You already know what’s on your menu for your next BBQ, because it’s usually the same. This kid likes the hot dogs or burgers, the girls like the grilled chicken that has that yummy marinade, the older…
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Cinnamon Twists

Buttery and sweet, these Cinnamon Twists are a fun alternative to cinnamon buns. This is a family staple that my mother has been preparing for close to 40 years. When I was growing up, my friends would wait for me to bring them to school just so they could taste a piece. And the tradition…
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The 9×13 Life: Penne Alla Vodka

No, this is not a gummy/mushy 9×13 pasta. This is real, good, authentic penne alla vodka, with no pot needed. Make it with vodka sauce and heavy cream (or you can use Tuscanini Vodka Sauce and make it on a whim!). We admit, when we received this email from Leah Kletski sharing her technique for…
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Summer Potato Salad with Pickles for a Crowd

This perfect briny potato salad has been a bungalow favorite for decades. But the recipe was never revealed…until now! My mother has been making this potato salad for years in the country. It makes its way out every time we’re grilling. It’s our official summer salad. It makes enough for everyone. And everyone always begs…
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9×13 Branzino: Baked In The Oven With Tomatoes And Olives

This summery dinner is the perfect way to enjoy your protein: Light, fresh, and delicious. Every time I stand at the fish counter, I remind myself that there are many fish in the sea, not just salmon and tuna. And then, once again, I buy tuna. Or salmon. So when a friend mentioned that she…
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Hard Salami Salad

This Hard Salami Salad, with salami, quinoa, and a favorite, refreshing dressing is great for Shabbos afternoon. I’m always looking for new salad ideas for our Shabbos morning seudah. We have our regular favorites. The Ramen Crunch Salad with Turkey, the Panko Topped Kale Salad (I sometimes replace the kale with other greens) and the…


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