Are you rushing in the morning? Don’t have time for a healthy breakfast? These banana muffins will transform your day Some days we have time to prepare eggs with veggies or oatmeal pancakes, or even just a healthy smoothie for breakfast. On other days, breakfast has got to be simply grab-and-go. Most of the easy…
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3 Cheesy Things You Can Create Using Challah Dough
Challah dough is rising but you don’t want to cook dinner? Make these easy cheesy challah dough dishes. While most batches of challah dough involve 5 (or even 6) pound of flour, many families don’t need that many challahs each week. You can use your challah dough to make lots of different dishes…including dairy ones…
Busy Life? Bake Some Bread.
Five minutes the night before, and I have a fresh hot meal for my family in the morning. Fresh bread is my solution to a busy life. If we were to bump into each other and begin a conversation, chances are, somewhere in the middle of our discussion on juggling work and family (because isn’t…
Vegetarian “Pho” in a Jar (or Bowl)
Crazy day ahead? Prepare this the night before and enjoy a one-bowl lunch (or one jar), whether at home or on the run. In this three-part series, Danielle Renov shares how she prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner and serve the complete meal in one bowl. Check out the other posts here. -BCP Staff Full disclosure:…
7 a.m. How Danielle Renov Begins Her Day with a Complete Breakfast…in One Bowl
Enjoy a well rounded and vibrant breakfast in one bowl with these Golden Chai Overnight Oats By Danielle Renov of @peaslovencarrots In this three-part series, Danielle Renov shares how she prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner and serves the complete meal in one bowl. Check out the other posts here. -BCP Staff Breakfast at my house is…
Cooking in a Hotel Room? 9 Ways to Use Your Sandwich Maker
If you’re spending winter break in a hotel, you can prepare way more than grilled cheese with this inexpensive appliance. By Chayie Schlisselfeld Photos by Rina Schiffman On vacation? Even if we’re in a city where there may be kosher food, I find in order to have a successful day when (AKA no fighting!), we…
Fake-It Pasta Sauce (Because It’s Dairy Season)
Want to fake a great pasta dinner? Here’s the quickie way to great pasta sauce. From Dairy Made Easy by Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek Penne a la Vodka:Combine 1 (26-ounce) jar Marinara-style Vodka Sauce and 2 cups heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. When heated through, add in Parmesan cheese. Pesto Cream…
Oh Greek Yogurt: How Do I Love Thee? Let me count the ways.
My formula for a perfect Greek yogurt-based meal Pile on the fruit, a drizzle of sweetener, and add a handful of crunch (choose one of each!), and you’ve got yourself a perfect breakfast. Packed with protein, vitamins, and flavor, greek yogurt is the perfect start to any day. Here are some of my favorite combos:…
Pomegranates: The Perfect 5 o’clock Pick-Me-Up
5 ways to maximize this amazing fruit… Pomegranate! Pomegranates are back in season, finally!! Did you know that pomegranates boost memory? Pomegranates also have antioxidant, antiviral, and antitumor properties. They include vitamin A,vitamin C, and vitamin E, as well as folic acid. This fruit consists of three times as many antioxidants as green tea. It…
Can Spelt Bread Be Just As Good As White Flour?
This mom says yes to spelt. And her kids agree. I prepare these rolls once a week and keep them in the freezer. Then, they’re always available for my kids to grab to take to school or to enjoy as part of a light dinner. If you don’t see 70% spelt flour in your grocery,…