When there’s so much to prepare each Shabbos or Yom Tov, who is going to mind that the main dish took 5 minutes to put together? We all love a good shortcut when cooking for Shabbos. After all, Fridays are short and our to-do lists long. When the main dish requires literally 5 minutes to…
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Our Top 7 Back-of-the-Box Recipes Roundup
These classic back-of-the-box recipes just might be the best versions out there. We simply turn to them again and again. The best way for a food brand to get customers that will be loyal to their brand is to teach them how to use their product in the best way. So they develop recipes that…
Basics: Cheese Sauce (with Nachos, Of Course)
It starts with butter. Then goes the milk and cheese. A spicy kick is optional. It’s hot, oozing cheese sauce and it’s perfect for right now. What says comfort food more than gooey, creamy cheese sauce? Nachos, loaded baked potatoes, French fries—all of these move to the next level with cheese sauce. So now let’s…
Add Flavor to Your 9×13 with This Bukharian Rice & Beef
9×13 meals don’t need to be basic. If you love one dish meals that are loaded with exotic flavor, you’ll love this Bukharian Green Rice & Beef dish, also known as “Baksh.” Traditionally, this rice is supposed to be green. I usually use 4-5 bunches to achieve that (but we’ve used less here to appeal…
Asian Fried Chicken is the One Pan Meal Everyone in the Fam Will Eat
It doesn’t matter what veggies are in your fridge. As long as you have chicken, you likely have all you need to enjoy this Asian fried chicken dinner tonight. Does your family love a good Asian fried chicken? Like a good chicken dish that you can serve buffet-style? Need another appetizer to add to your…
We’re Sharing Our Famous Crispy Beef Recipe
And guess what? This family-friendly crispy beef is also freezer-friendly! While researching for Starters & Sides Made Easy, we asked lots of people what types of appetizers they love. We had lots of requests for crispy beef, which is thin strips of beef tossed with a sauce and is popular in American Chinese restaurants. Letting…
The 9 x 13 Life: The Only Chicken On The Bone That My Whole Family Agrees to Eat (Girls Included)
You have never tasted a better roast chicken. This is not your typical chicken recipe. It’s deliciously succulent and juicy on the inside, yet crispy on the outside. Whether you prefer the “tops” or “bottoms”, there’s something for everyone here. I can prepare this recipe once a week and nobody will complain. It’s probably one…
The 9 x 13 Life: This Chicken and Couscous Will Disappear Before You Turn Around
I didn’t think my family liked chicken on the bone. But then I made this dish. My kids don’t willingly eat chicken on the bone. Or even chicken that I’ve taken off the bone. But every once in awhile I try again. One afternoon when I was running out to a photoshoot that would have…
Your Favorite Cookbook Recipes: Chicken Fire Poppers
We shared a list of your favorite cookbook recipes here. Now, authors share some of your picks! When I prepared this dish at home, I asked my then two-year-old daughter if she wanted fire poppers. “No,” she replied seriously, “it’s dangerous.” We all shared a laugh and then got on to the serious business of…
4 Ingredients + 4 minutes = Honey Roasted Red-Skinned Potatoes
Really, any time of year is the perfect time for honey roasted potatoes. When I was planning my Rosh Hashanah menu one year, I realized that these honey roasted potatoes would be the perfect side. They’re easy to prepare, but provide just the right twist for Yom Tov. I prepared another batch just to test…
