Eat a lot of chrain on Pesach? Prep it fresh and prep a lot. Each Pesach, we consume copious amounts of chrein in our house. It just goes so well with matzah. And all Pesach foods, as a matter or fact. And mayonnaise, obviously. (Click here to learn how to prep the best mayo ever.)…
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Basics: How to Prepare Marror (Horseradish/Bitter Herbs)
Marror. You might need to prepare it once a year only, but you still need to know how to do it. Right? Here’s how. And here’s a disclaimer: it’s easier than you imagined. Peel the maror with a regular peeler, wherever possible (mostly the straight, long edges). Just as you would peel a carrot. …
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 Pesach crackers have become everyone’s staple. This version came from my sister-in-law Shifra’s mother. Enjoy! 5.0 from 2 reviews Save Print Crackers Ingredients 6…
Basics: How to Make Spicy Mayo
This super popular condiment goes well with more than just sushi. Is spicy mayo a basic? We think so! With the popularity of spicy mayo (even the kids need some alongside their sushi), it’s become quite a popular dip. It’s so easy to put together at home you’ll never need to buy it again. Bonus:…
Jump Starting A Car: There’s Nothing To Be Afraid Of
Girls can do it too. Have you hosted on Pesach? Have you taken 4 kids to Chuck E. Cheese by yourself (aka the only adult)? Have you survived without cleaning help? Have you flown somewhere (yes, on an airplane) with a toddler? Have you driven a car in Brooklyn, NY? All the above: scary. Jumping…
Basics: How to Refill Your Windshield Wiper Fluid
Do you consider anything that’s under the hood of your car a mystery? You can replace the windshield wiper fluid on your own – we’ll show you how. When the weather gets close to the freezing point and you start getting those frost crystals on your windshield, it’s time to make sure your windshield washer…
Basics: How to Make Perfect Potato Kugel
From choosing the potatoes, to the way the potatoes are processed…making a great kugel is simple, but the details matter. The perfect potato kugel means different things to different people. But for a real traditional kugel you want it creamy inside and crispy in the outside. I’ve tried every trick out there – heating up…
How to Achieve Perfectly Cooked Stovetop Rice
Do you like long grain rice? Or brown rice? Or do you keep basmati or jasmine in your pantry? No matter your rice, there’s a perfect cooking method for you. By Sara Chana Gruskin Rice is a highly common winter comfort food. It’s a healthy, inexpensive grain that has the ability to transform a…
Basics: The Best Cheese Blintzes in Town
Want to make delicious, airy, thin blintzes with that creamy filling for Shavuos? By Chevi Shapira This is my mother’s blintzes recipe, the all-time best. She makes it all the time and over the years so many friends have asked her for the recipe. But, then, they complained that they couldn’t get the blintzes as…
Basics: How to Make the Perfect Cheese Latkes
Want to make the best cheese latkes? We searched for the best recipe. And bonus: it’s easy too. Recipe by Deviory Roth We went on search for the perfect cheese latkes, asking all our friend and family to see who had the very best version. This one is a family favorite that’s also quick…