The work is already done – just toss and serve this Roasted Veggie Salad. For awhile, this salad has been my go-to for Yom Tov meals (minus the feta). It solves two problems. One, it solves the “side dish” problem as roasted vegetables usually need to be roasted fresh and served hot. That’s one item…
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Your Favorite Cookbook Authors: What Are Rivky Kleiman’s Family Favorites?
We asked Rivky what her family loves and what her fans love…and discovered one more little culinary secret. We’re fans of Rivky Kleiman’s new book, Simply Gourmet, styled by Between Carpools’ our very own Renee Muller. Rivky launched her career in food by being the main cook behind the wildly successful Bais Yaakov Cookbook, and…
Making Ice Cream: Science, Fun, and Food Combine in One Great Summer Activity
Science can be fun – and delicious! Experiments involving food are the best kind, and the one we love the most is making our own ice cream! What you’ll need: Whole milk or heavy cream Sugar Chocolate syrup or vanilla extract (or other flavorings) Ice Salt Sandwich size resealable bags Gallon size resealable bags A…
This is the Tomato Cream Sauce Pasta Your Kids Will Love Forever
Make a double batch. Make a triple batch. Just make enough so there’s always some ready in your freezer. There aren’t that many recipes that I’ve been making since I got married without stopping. With so many cookbooks, recipes and food trends, very few have been consistently part of my recipes repertoire. My sister-in-law Devorah…
This Is the Easiest Crowd-Pleasing Pesto Mozzarella Pasta
It assembles in 1-2-3. It get finished down to the bottom of the bowl. And it’ll stay fresh on your table for way longer than your creamy pasta. This pesto mozzarella pasta is a win-win. Want a cheesy dairy pasta that everyone loves? You no longer need to worry about how that fettuccine alfredo is…
One Mixing Bowl. No Water Bath, No Fuss. Just a Simple Amazing Cheesecake.
Is making your pre-Shavuot cheesecake a big job? No more. This is the recipe you’ll go back to again and again. Being a food writer, for the past bunch of years, every time Shavuot rolled around I would always experiment with different types of cheesecakes. Some were easy, some were hard, and many were a…
Basics: Easy, Cheesy, Buttery Syrian Calsones
The ingredients couldn’t be simpler. A simply cheesy buttery pasta that couldn’t be more well-loved. So why haven’t you made it yet? I admit, when Leah and Renee suggested that we include “Calsones” as one of our basics, I thought it was a bit too simplistic. After all, there’s nothing to it, any Syrian girl…
This Creamy Dreamy Maple Syrup Panna Cotta is a Chef’s Secret
Panna cotta only looks fancy but it’s really simple to make. This Shavuos, this panna cotta — a creamy, dreamy custard-like pudding — is taking cheesecake’s place. It’s doused in maple syrup and piled high with peak season fruit. Every creamy spoonful is perfectly sweet and refreshing! Panna Cotta looks, and tastes fancy but is incredibly quick…
How to Make Cute Mini Cheesecakes Like the Pros
Not every cheesecake recipe works in a mini version. Here’s how to avoid a flop and make those mini cheesecakes come out perfect every time. I was first introduced to the Norpro Mini Cheesecake pan when Leah and I were working on Dairy Made Easy and used the pan to bake the cheese babkas…
Get Out the Mixer and Make These Candy Bar Cookies Now!
We wouldn’t make you take out the mixer for just any old cookies. For these candy bar cookies? Most definitely. During the year, I pretty much stick to baking no-mixer bowl cakes, cookies and bars, like these chocolate chip sticks or the oatmeal squares…comes Purim time and I get the baking bug. That’s when I…