There are those times that mom doesn’t really want to cook. But the family still needs to eat. What are some easy ideas for those “in between” meals? If you asked my siblings what we want to eat Friday lunch or Motzei Shabbos we would all unanimously say, “pizza.” We don’t have a problem eating…
Tips & Tricks
How to Take Your Soup Presentation From Meh To Wow.
These two easy-to-prep soup garnishes will complement any soup. Some soups can be really delicious, yet, really unappealing looking, even ugly, if you will. Like, this delicious cream of chicken soup by Zehava Krohn here. The soup is really delicious, but the presentation can use some help. Here are two ideas on how to take…
Menu-Making Tips for Rosh Hashanah + FREE Menu Template Download!
Making a menu and crossing dishes off can even be fun and satisfying. No matter how digital we’ve become in 2019, I still need a paper and pen to write a menu. The first time I made a menu (when I was a single girl), I used a pencil and ruler to make my grid…
Liquid vs. Dry Measuring Cups. Is There a Difference?
Do you pull out the measuring cup that’s handy? Or do you like to use the right tool for the right job? The “right” way to do things isn’t always the only way. What would happen if we measured dry ingredients in a liquid measuring cup…or liquid ingredients in a dry measuring cup? The answer?…
This is the Easiest Way Ever to Braid Challah
Want to bake challah, but don’t love the braiding work? Well, I have a shortcut for you. As much as I love the kitchen, what I don’t love is having to do small repetitive things again and again. Hence, I make meat sauce way more often than meatballs as I don’t have to shape lots…
This is My Easy Menu Plan for the Month
Does making a weekly menu of dinners stress you out? The monthly menu may be your solution. Is making a dinner menu one of your hardest tasks of the week? It was for me too. I’m a working mom and deciding what to make for dinner each week (or each day if I didn’t plan…
How One Chabad Shlucha Prepares Shabbos for Lots of Guests
There’s a lot of guests coming and there’s not a lot of time. So how does Raizy fine tune her Shabbos prep so it can all get done efficiently? Recently, my sister, who is a new Chabad slucha, asked me to help her with Shabbos prep, so I wrote out step-by-step instructions and decided…
How to Become a Sourdough Master
Are you curious about sourdough? Want to learn how to bake this healthful bread? Sourdough expert Chaya Suri Leitner, of Spice and Zest, has created a course that will turn you into a master. Start now and you could be baking beautiful bread in time for Yom Tov! About seven years ago, Chaya Suri Leitner…
Making Ice Cream: Science, Fun, and Food Combine in One Great Summer Activity
Science can be fun – and delicious! Experiments involving food are the best kind, and the one we love the most is making our own ice cream! What you’ll need: Whole milk or heavy cream Sugar Chocolate syrup or vanilla extract (or other flavorings) Ice Salt Sandwich size resealable bags Gallon size resealable bags A…
Basics: How to Cook Quinoa
Learn the way to cook this ancient grain for the best possible results. Some people love it, some people hate it. But if you prepare it correctly (and use it in one of the great recipes linked below), you’re certain to have a great salad or side that’s both healthy and popular. Save Print Basics…