Farro is one of those ingredients that once you add once, you’ll keep adding to your salads. Besides for being a filling, delightful grain, farro is also a source of protein and fiber, making this bowl one that’s full of nutrients (and enjoyment). This is the perfect salad to add to any meal, and the…
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This Simple Dressing is Just What You Need for Your Next BBQ
In a sandwich or on your salad, this dressing will be your new staple of the season. With just 3 basic ingredients you probably have in your fridge or pantry, you can make the perfect finishing touch for your bbq favorites. There’s really no need to even measure – just eyeball it and adjust to…
Let’s Start Our Summer Cocktail Series With Boozy Limonana and a Sea Breeze
Stick around this summer for some fun drinks with just a bit of a buzz! And we’re starting with two favorites – a hard limonana and a sea breeze. Sometimes you want to serve a little special something – for the grown-ups. And what could be more fun than a refreshing cocktail? We wanted to…
Taste It and You’ll Love It: Refreshing Apricot Compote
You won’t believe how much you’ll enjoy this refreshing, light fruity apricot dessert. I used to avoid all smooth foods, or as I called them, “baby food.” I always preferred food with texture and crunch. But my mother-in-law makes the most amazing apple pineapple sauce that everyone loves and I gave it a try: and…
How to Make a Trendy Cookie Cake
Make the cookies. Make the frosting. Then decorate to your heart’s content! This spectacular trendy tart cake acts as a centerpiece for any dessert table. Whether you do a number, a shape, or an initial, it’s sure to draw oohs and aahs. The cream softens the cookies, and slicing through the cake is a breeze….
This Diced Mozzarella Salad is *Perfect* for Summer Shalosh Seudos
Whether you want a salad or a sandwich, this is just the thing. Finally, in the summertime, seudah shelishit becomes a meal we’re actually ready for (vs. in the winter when it seems like it’s too close to lunch!). And even better: we can have dairy! Now, I never understood why people chose to prepare…
Make a Hearty Spaghetti and Meat Sauce in One Pot
Because mothers of meat eaters need an easy dinner solution too. The One Pot Pasta Rose and One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo from Dinner Done have been frequent go-to’s over the past year (we’ve been making these recipes for longer than you have because there was the creating and testing process!). But some families (and some…
If You Love Muddy Buddies, You’ll Love S’mores Chex Even More
Move over Muddy Buddies, there’s a new kid on the block. My love for desserts doesn’t end with just edible cookie dough! We’re always coming up with quick and easy recipes and we love to share them!We love Muddy Buddies here but we needed something new to change it up and we came up with…
Make Your Own Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Love beef jerky? It’s easy to make your own at home. For our newest, authentic version of beef jerky made in the dehydrator, see this post. Making your own beef jerky with no special equipment is simpler than you think. The first time I tried it was when I made this recipe on Between Carpools…
A Fresh Fish Dinner: Grilled Branzino With Tomato Garnish
Move over salmon: Branzino is the new fish to serve. When we were preparing our Shavuos content, the only thing missing from the list was a new fish option. Leah doesn’t eat fish, so Victoria tested a few ideas but wasn’t fully satisfied with any of them. Meanwhile, I had a photoshoot for The Fishing…
