It’s not too spicy, but it still has that kick. Is jalapeno one of your favorite dips on the Shabbos table? Now you can make it even better (and adjust the heat to your family’s liking!). Make adjustments by adding more jalapeno, or removing seeds from the one that’s included in the recipe. Jalapeno Dip…
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Just Throw It All In and You Have The Most Refreshing Tomato Dip
If you have a food processor or mini chopper, this refreshing tomato salad/dip comes together in one whirl. My 12-year-old niece, Suri Brier, made this salad for Shabbos and everyone loved it! (Yes, she’s 12! We don’t discriminate against kids! If a recipe is good, it’s good, even if it was created by a pre-teen)….
This Pareve Cholent Baked in the Oven in a 9×13 (and It’s Amazing!)
You can prep it in minutes, and the whole family will be full and happy (especially if they’re the type that typically needs their fleishigs). With a family that doesn’t eat many dairy foods, the nine days can be a bit challenging. I’ve always made pareve cholent for dinner on one of the days since…
Do You Love Beautiful Dairy Salads with Interesting, Exciting Ingredients? Try This.
A salad like this makes the whole table look beautiful…and it’s so enjoyable too. This salad is a new favorite. It’s exciting to prepare, serve, and definitely to eat. You can definitely swap the quinoa for any whole grain (or leave it out if you already have some grainy side dishes in your meal and…
No Oven On? Crock-Pot BBQ Brisket Is the Perfect Hot Main Dish
Put up this brisket ahead of time and it’s hot and ready when you need it. One of my personal favorite recipes in Dinner Done cookbook is the Oven-Smoked BBQ Brisket (page 130). I’ve made it so many times I even made a Pesach version (I will share it next Pesach!). I realized it freezes…
The 9×13 Life: Decadent Dairy Cookie Bars (The Easiest Thing You’ll Make for Shavuos)
There’s so many complicated desserts to make for Shavuos. Let this be the easy one. And perhaps the most delicious too. When a cousin calls to tell me that they have a new 9×13 recipe, I say “Yes!” right away. I don’t care if it’s chicken, a side dish, or a cookie. But when the…
This Shavuos Table is Classic + Elegant + Fresh (More Tablesetting Inspo!)
Upgrade a classic Luxe Party table setting with just the right pop of color. Don’t forget to use code BCP15 for 15% off your order! Want to set a classic and elegant table in whites and gold, but freshen it up with just the right pops of color? We invited Devorah from Adorn Your Table…
How Much Do You Love These Pressed Floral Place Cards?
They’re breathtakingly beautiful, and they couldn’t be simpler to make. Yet, they’ll add so much to your Shavuos table. This past Chanukah, we showed you how to make these confetti place card holders. But really, the idea came about last Shavuos time, when Shaindy showed us how she used these to beautify her Yom Tov…
Are You Ready to Start Looking at Pretty Shavuos Tables?
We’re so excited to bring you lots of table inspiration this Shavuos season… all practical, all doable, and all beautiful. Use code BCP15 for 15% off your Luxe Party order. We love bringing you accessible tables, all featuring disposable dinnerware from LuxeParty.com. Because sometimes all you need is a visual, a little inspiration, and it…
Can I Prevent My Havdalah Candle from Dripping?
You have a new, beautiful havdalah candle. Will storing it in the freezer really prevent those drips? Many say that freezing a havdalah candle will cause it to drip less, and so, many of us keep the candle in the freezer. But is it really true? We tested it out for you! A havdalah candle…

