Favorite My FavoritesEveryone’s looking for those easy desserts that don’t need a mixer, and frankly, don’t need time to prep either! These Gooey Chocolate Cookie Dough Lotus Cups are *that* dessert. They’re so easy to prep, you can even put these together during the meal and serve them piping hot (what could be better?). In…
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12 Book Series for Your Elementary Age Child
Favorite My FavoritesBook series are great because they keep a child busy for a long, long time. We’ve made recommendations and provided the information on each series listed below on kosherbooks.org to let you, the parent, make the choice. When we first set out to give our kids pre-checked, appropriate reading material, we focused on…
We Love These Shavuos Tablesetting Ideas from H&M
Favorite My FavoritesDidn’t know you could set a gorgeous table, courtesy of H&M? Well, you’ll be surprised! Here’s how to duplicate any of the looks below. Of course, be inspired by any of these photos to mix and match new touches with items you already own. Which look do you envision on your table? Look…
This Roasted Tomato Dip Takes 2 Minutes to Prep – and Tastes Amazing!
Favorite My FavoritesLooking to add something delicious to the Shabbos table without more work? Hello, tomatoes. If you’re looking to add another dip to your Shabbos repertoire, but aren’t really looking for more work, this one might be your answer. One week, after shopping miscommunications and poor menu planning, I was left with a…
This Is Not Your Typical Sesame Challah.
Favorite My FavoritesThis simple method will take your already amazing challah to a whole new level The first time I tried this on my poor unsuspecting family, they humored me. “Sesame seeds on sale this week?” someone quipped. “Were they so ugly you needed to cover every inch with seeds?” someone else decided. But two…
How to Polish Leather Shoes
Favorite My FavoritesNeed to quick shine? Or a professional job at home? Here’s how to get that shoe shining done yourself. With Shabbos and Yom Tov in their high time, we thought it’s time to get those shoes shiny and polished. Let’s start with a basic method. And for the sake of simplicity we’re going…
The Pesach Pancakes That Everyone Loves
Favorite My FavoritesThey’re healthy. They’re tasty. And even your toddler will eat them. Desperate for my kids to eat something–anything!–nutritious for breakfast on Pesach mornings, I adapted my favorite healthy-ish pancake recipe for Pesach use and found myself with a total winner: an easy, yom-tov-friendly, high-protein pancake that my kids love. Top with some maple…
Feel-Good Ideas for a Fresh and Vibrant Pesach
Favorite My FavoritesWant to feel light and energetic on Pesach? Take advantage of a week of no flour (except that matzah) and enjoy these light, refreshing meal ideas. The joke goes that on Sukkos there’s nowhere to eat, on Pesach there’s nothing to eat, and on Shavuos we’re too tired to eat. I beg to…
We Polished off Aunt Ruchy’s Sweet Potato Chips Salad
Favorite My FavoritesSure, you can make it all year if you like, but this salad is absolutely perfect for Pesach. Last year on Pesach, we took the kids to visit our aunt Ruchy B. Whenever we visit, she always prepares way too much food and loads of variety. This salad was one of our favorites….
How to Serve Sorbet as an Elegant Dessert
Favorite My FavoritesGrapefruit + Pomegranate + Sorbet. You can’t go wrong with this light and refreshing way to end a Yom Tov meal. Pesach desserts tend to be high on sugar, nuts, eggs, or…all of the above combined. Last year, I prepared Chantzy’s Grape Juice Sorbet, you know, “for the kids.” The freezer was stocked…