Fresh applesauce has no connection to the store-variety and there’s no need to use a pot. You can make your applesauce easily at home in the oven. If you love anything with fresh, unadulterated fruit over Pesach, we know you’ve probably been a fan of this Pineapple-Sour Apple Compote and during the summertime, perhaps you’ve…
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Strawberry Shortcake Pops
The blend of sorbet and ice cream topped with golden streusel crumbs is the perfect, refreshing ending to a Pesach meal. While I know that many people like to bake lots for Pesach to fill that pastry gap, when it comes to choosing desserts, my family always prefers something light and refreshing. While of course…
Pesach Lemon Wafer Bars
They’re refreshing and light, and these Lemon Wafer Bars just might become an annual staple in your home too. Sometimes, it’s ironic how we come to begin making the recipes that have become our staples. These Lemon Bars were originally featured in Passover Made Easy by Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek, and for some reason,…
Açaí: A Trend That is Here to Stay
Learn how to prepare a gorgeous açaí board yourself. It’s the perfect thing to send on any occasion. Yes, we have seen the boards. They are popular and practically everywhere. But, that said, we can also agree that at any family gathering it’s the açaí board that gets finished first. Refreshing, delicious, customizable and…kinda, healthy…
The Cranberry Galette
This Cranberry Galette is so delicious, we might even prefer it to the original version with plums. For years now, pretty much since Dinner Done (the first one!) came out, I have been keeping galette dough in my freezer. It’s the perfect thing to throw together as a quick dessert, a side dish, or when…
The 9×13 Life: S’mores Brownies
These S’mores Brownies are the perfect dessert for kids to make by themselves! We know you have mixed feelings about the words “kids” and “baking” together. When they get to a certain age, at some point during teenagedom, it works beautifully. In many households, mom makes the food and the preteens or teens take care…
Apple Peach Pecan Crumble
The best of summer fruit pairs perfectly with pecans and oats in this summery crumble. In Best of Kosher, Rivky Kleiman shared her popular Warm Vanilla Apple Crumble. What sets it apart? The secret is in the crumb — made extra special with vanilla pudding mix. Last summer, I got a message from Faigy Zoberman….
Chocolate Crunch Butterfinger Ice Cream
Keep this chocolate cookie crunch and this butterfinger candy in the freezer all summer long for your summer dessert needs. Really, when I need to make a dessert that needs to be transported, I have a hard time. To me, dessert means ice cream and sorbet. And when it’s time to be creative and think…
How To Make Caramel Turtles
It’s easy to make turtles. The hardest part will be not eating too many of them Preparing turtles is quite easy, and fun too. And they are delicious. The crunchy pecans (make sure to toast them first, it makes a HUGE difference) combined with the gooey caramel and some dark chocolate to bring it all…
Coffee Meringue and White Chocolate Cream Cake
It tastes even better than it sounds. This light and airy meringue cake is layered with the best white chocolate cream filling. Add fresh fruit and it’s the perfect dessert. I have been preparing this cake, or dessert, if you will, every Shavuos, for years. Some of you might remember it was featured in the…
