Yes, these chocolate walnut cookies are amazing. Enjoy them as a snack or a complete dessert, served with coffee ice cream. We first called Chantzy over to the studio to show us how to make our own beef jerky, as featured in this post. First, we need to give you some background. Chantzy is the…
Recipes
Basics: How to Prepare the Best Pesach Crackers
These crackers are the perfect, crunchy matzah alternative to enjoy with any meal or snack. Tired of eating only matzah? Enjoy your dips or fish with some crackers. These have become everyone’s staple. This version came from my sister-in-law Shifra’s mother. Enjoy! 4.6 from 8 reviews Crackers Save Print Ingredients 6 eggs 6…
How to Make Your Own Beef Jerky
This perfect on-the-go protein can be easily made at home. Beef jerky is a super popular snack nowadays. If you like meat, we can’t think of a better protein-on-the-go. It’s definitely more wholesome and satisfying than other nosh and more filling than a protein bar (though it may be high in sodium. However, it is…
This Grape Juice Sorbet is Our Favorite Pesach Treat
Make a batch of this grape juice sorbet and freeze it in tiny containers. No scooping or sticky hands necessary! Every Pesach season, I turn to Chantzy Weinstein’s Instagram feed (@chantzyW) for some new practical, down to earth advice. And last year, she didn’t disappoint. This grape juice sorbet is delicious. But so much more…
Caramelized French Roast: The Only Roast You’ll Ever Need on Pesach
People say that this is their favorite roast ever. But we save it and savor it on Pesach. Yes, if you’re accustomed to preparing meat with lots of nice sauces, it can be a challenge on Pesach. Before I learned about this recipe, my no-fail Pesach secret was simply to cook meat using the best…
These Mezonos Rolls Are a Cinch to Make (Bonus: Your Kids Will Love Them)
These rolls are so easy to prepare, can be made with whichever flour you want and are loved by kids! What more can you ask for? This dough works with any type of flour, but use some white flour for best results. I’ve done half white, half whole wheat, or half spelt. Each batch of…
Eggroll Hamantaschen is Your Easy Delicious Appetizer This Purim
Easy, delicious, and completely in the spirit. Make egg roll hamantaschen this Purim (and serve with a great dip!). Need a great, super easy dish that’s a little bit different to serve as an appetizer, pick-up, or side dish this Purim? This is it! No time to fry Purim day? No problem! You can also…
Basics: How to Make Spicy Mayo
This super popular condiment goes well with more than just sushi. Spicy mayo is a useful thing to have around. Is spicy mayo a basic? We think so! It’s become quite a popular dip (even the kids need some alongside their sushi). It’s so easy to put together at home you’ll never need to buy…
9 x 13 Life: This Fabulous Rice Has Stood the Test of Time
This rice is on an oldie but goodie that always satisfies. Make it in minutes in one pan! I once offered to cook a side dish for a sheva berachot about 16 years ago. I remember distinctly that it was a time when doing anything was hard, even dinner for my own family, let alone…
Get Out the Mixer and Make These Candy Bar Cookies Now!
We wouldn’t make you take out the mixer for just any old cookies. For these candy bar cookies? Most definitely. During the year, I pretty much stick to baking no-mixer bowl cakes, cookies, and bars, like these chocolate chip sticks or the oatmeal squares…comes Purim time and I get the baking bug. That’s when I…
