You knew that Pesach involves a lot of potato peeling, but peel tomatoes? For many of you, yes. There is a common custom not to eat unpeeled produce on Pesach. Every single thing must be peeled. But did you ever peel a tomato – or a bunch of tomatoes to make one sauce? If you…
Tips & Tricks
Why You Should Go Get a Griddle If You Make Pesach Lukshen
Do you own a griddle for Pesach? Well, you should. Even if it’s only for one purpose, it’s worth it! Do you make lots and lots of lukshen for Pesach? In my house, Pesach lukshen is one of the best parts of the Yom Tov, so I make a LOT. Like four dozen eggs worth…
Need an Amazing Instant Coffee for Shabbos? This Is the Best I’ve Ever Tried
And I’ve been looking. Everywhere. Instant coffee is usually disappointing. This Nescafe espresso is amazing. I take my morning cup of java quite seriously if you know what I mean. My coffee machine is practically a family member. She (our coffee machine) gets the best coffee beans (straight from Italy, where else), weekly cleanups and…
Company Coming? Make Crock-Pot Corned Beef
There’s nothing easier. And your guests will go nuts. Everyone will rave about how great the meat is. And you’ll laugh inside. Because all you did was put corned beef in the Crock-Pot. This is the perfect solution for Shabbos lunch or even on a busy day like Purim when you need an effortless main…
Your Guide to Melting Chocolate
Melting chocolate should be simple. But sometimes it goes smoothly and sometimes we end up with a thick, gloppy mess. We’ve answered all your questions so you can melt chocolate successfully anytime. I often get asked questions on the topic of melting chocolate. And since I’ve melted quite a bit of chocolate in my life…
8 Ways to Roll Your Babka for a Different Look
Babka is one of those all-time favorite baked goods to gift on Purim. Want to make yours look a little different? Here are some new shapes and versions you may want to try. Let’s start with the classic shape. A jelly roll, twisted in half (plus pick up this genius hack!). Next is everyone’s BCP…
Did You Know It’s Healthier to Cook Using a Grill Pan?
Missing your summer grilling? Have it in the depth of winter by using a trusty grill pan! Get many health perks too! I am always on the lookout for healthy dinner options to recommend to my clients. And I am ever so happy that I chanced upon the cast iron grill pan. Grill pans are…
How to Serve Chocolate Fondue for a Shabbos Dessert
We love chocolate, we love fruit and we love an easy dessert! Melted chocolate makes any fruit into dessert, and it’s literally the simplest thing you can prepare for a Friday night treat. Pour a bag of chocolate chips into a quart-size freezer Ziploc bag and seal. Place that bag into a small aluminum pan…
How to Stretch Your Pizza Dough into a Large Round Pie
Dinner needs to be on the table within a half hour. What do you do? You make it a pizza night. Homemade pizza night, that is. These hacks will help. Whenever I’m in a rush and want to make homemade pizza for dinner, I stop by at my local pizza shop and buy a ball…
Why A Big Sheet Pan Can Save Lots of Time
They’re bigger than half sheets and smaller than full sheets. These sheet pans are the perfect size for your oven. When I discovered “big sheet” size sheet pans, I was sold. “Big sheets” are smaller than full sheet pans that only fit in commercial ovens, and they’re larger than the typical half sheet pans that…
