It’s a surprisingly satisfying and healthyish treat Do you love a good candy bar? My favorite is a Smirk bar (the kosher version of Snicker’s) but, whenever I indulge in one, I get that sugar high that leaves me feeling kind of “eh” after. Then my daughter showed me this fun date bark idea, and…
Recipes
Date Spread Cookies (“Megulgalot Tmarim”)
If you’re not familiar with this classic cookie, you soon will be because they’re too good to pass up. So whether you call them by their original name, Megulgalot Tmarim, or you go with the easier “Date Spread Cookies,” just bake them! Megulgalot Tmarim are a popular treat in Israel, a delicate and flaky cookie,…
3 (Delicious) Ways To Use Your Sourdough Discard
Don’t discard your discard! How I use mine up, below. After years of excuses (‘I have enough mouths to feed without sourdough starter!’), I finally hopped on the sourdough train. And with a sourdough aficionado on speed-dial answering all my questions and cheering me on (thanks Nechama!), I’ve even gotten the hang of it. Mostly….
Take Your Israeli Salad Up a Notch with Pomegranate and Olives
Your basic Israeli salad gets a big upgrade with three simple additions: pomegranates, olives, and sumac (which might be a new addition to your spice cabinet!) Each week, one of the ever present things on my list is chopping the Israeli salad. It’s one of those basics that needs to be in my fridge. I…
Oven French Toast For a Crowd
Want to serve a French toast breakfast without the stovetop mess? Try this oven method. It’s great for serving a big family or a crowd. Recently, Between Carpools reader shared her technique for making French toast in the oven. French toast in general is a great basic. It’s that comforting breakfast that’s perfect for Sunday…
Toasted Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies
These fun cookies with a marshmallow filling are a kid’s favorite (adults like them too but might not admit it). The first time I made these cookies, I had no grand plans. They didn’t need to go into my freezer for anything in particular, and they were available for the tasting. That meant they were…
The 9×13 Life: Classic Chicken with Rice
Dinner doesn’t get easier, and tastier (!) than this. This is the chicken and rice dinner you will make on repeat. And repeat again. And, bonus, it takes about 5 minutes to prepare (although you will need ample oven time, so plan accordingly!). If you are looking for a basic dinner that is delicious and…
The Top 20 Between Carpools Recipes of 2024
This year’s most clicked and cooked! It’s not only our newest recipes. Often, it’s the old favorites that you love that also rank up there in clicks! We love to look back and see what you’re enjoying over and over again. Want to know what everyone else is enjoying? If you happened to miss something…
The Best Authentic Yerushalmi Kugel
This Yerushalmi Kugel is the real deal, and perhaps the recipe you always wished you could prepare. After having grown up in Israel, my husband had been craving an authentic Yerushalmi Kugel for years. He has this recollection of the way his grandmother used to make it, but when he tried finding the recipe, it…
Mushroom Braised Chicken
This dish looks and tastes so upscale, yet the ingredients are approachable and simple. As the chicken cooks slowly in a mushroom sauce, amazing flavors develop! We are always on the lookout for different ways to serve chicken, especially ways that are a bit more…elegant. So when Fraidy told us about this recipe that has…
