And guess what? This family-friendly crispy beef is also freezer-friendly! While researching for Starters & Sides Made Easy, we asked lots of people what types of appetizers they love. We had lots of requests for crispy beef, which is thin strips of beef tossed with a sauce and is popular in American Chinese restaurants. Letting…
Recipes
The 9×13 Life: Make Peanut Chews in the Oven – No Pot Required!
All you need is a disposable pan and 9 minutes in the oven…and you have perfect peanut chews (and no pot to clean!)! When we saw this on Chaya Sara’s page, we knew it was totally up our alley; perfect for the 9×13 series! So we asked Chaya Sara if she would share her cool…
The 9 x 13 Life: The Only Chicken On The Bone That My Whole Family Agrees to Eat (Girls Included)
You have never tasted a better roast chicken. This is not your typical chicken recipe. It’s deliciously succulent and juicy on the inside, yet crispy on the outside. Whether you prefer the “tops” or “bottoms”, there’s something for everyone here. I can prepare this recipe once a week and nobody will complain. It’s probably one…
Basics: How To Make French Toast
Serve it for breakfast or dinner, french toast is a classic that remains a favorite. French toast is a Sunday brunch staple in our home. Recently, with the change of the clock, it has become a motzei Shabbos supper. Leftover challah is always a bonus, but any sliced bread will do. A good idea is…
The 9 x 13 Life: This Chicken and Couscous Will Disappear Before You Turn Around
I didn’t think my family liked chicken on the bone. But then I made this dish. My kids don’t willingly eat chicken on the bone. Or even chicken that I’ve taken off the bone. But every once in awhile I try again. One afternoon when I was running out to a photoshoot that would have…
Do You Love English Muffins, Split Open and Toasted with Melted Butter? Then Click Here.
Make your own English muffins…then sit down to enjoy ‘em while they’re hot. There was one point in my adult years that I suddenly became very nostalgic for English muffins, which I used to enjoy often when I was a kid. I’d split them open (open with fingers or a fork, never a knife), put…
The 9×13 Life: Make Muddy Buddies Without the Mess
A universal favorite that kids love to make and eat is now available mess-free! Meet the 9×13 Muddy Buddies! No need to dirty a pot for these—just a 9×13 pan and an oven are all you need! Thanks to Faigy Murray from @mykitchen_mystudio for inspiring this muddy buddies recipe! Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and…
Oyster Steak: The Perfect Addition To Any Yom Tov Menu
This is what you need to know to cook an oyster steak perfectly, every time. Sometimes you want to add something to your menu that is fresh and beautiful. You will love this simple recipe. It’s all about the method. Oyster steak works well over a potato mash or a salad. One will serve 2 adults…
How to Take Your Soup Presentation From Meh To Wow.
These two easy-to-prep soup garnishes will complement any soup. Sometimes soup can be really delicious, yet, really unappealing looking, even ugly, if you will. Like, this delicious cream of chicken soup by Zehava Krohn here. It’s is really delicious, but the presentation can use some help. Here are two ideas on how to take soup…
Hot Pears and Crumbs is the Perfect Dessert (and You Can Make It in Your Crock-Pot!)
These pears are the perfect dessert to end your meal. Especially if that meal is in a chilly sukkah. It cooks in your Crock-Pot so it’s hot and ready when you’re ready to serve it! Dessert in the sukkah at night needs to be a cozy affair, agree? And what can be more cozy, fall-ish and…
