With refreshing pea shoots and candied Facon, this fresh and different salad, inspired by the dish at Fireside Restaurant, is surprisingly super easy to pull together. Both my cousin and my daughter shared this recipe with me–their sister-in-law had made it, inspired by the popular salad served at Fireside in Monsey. When two people think…
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Chummus Ganoush
Get more flavor for less work! Make and serve two dips at once with this Hummus Ganuosh. In our Condiments & Dips section, you’ll find plenty of options to pair with your challah or sourdough. Somehow, this has turned into an entire course on its own! Browse all our dips here! My personal go-to dips…
Kosher Kopycat: Tuna Carpaccio
A refreshing and surprisingly different way to serve your tuna crudo. At our house, the girls have a bit of an obsession with raw fish. The boys at the table have learned to look the other way and stick to their chummus with garlic confit and sourdough, while the girls polish off another form of…
Best Ever Date Bark
It’s a surprisingly satisfying and healthyish treat Do you love a good candy bar? My favorite is a Smirk bar (the kosher version of Snicker’s) but, whenever I indulge in one, I get that sugar high that leaves me feeling kind of “eh” after. Then my daughter showed me this fun date bark idea, and…
The 9×13 Life: Classic Chicken with Rice
Dinner doesn’t get easier, and tastier (!) than this. This is the chicken and rice dinner you will make on repeat. And repeat again. And, bonus, it takes about 5 minutes to prepare (although you will need ample oven time, so plan accordingly!). If you are looking for a basic dinner that is delicious and…
Mushroom Braised Chicken
This dish looks and tastes so upscale, yet the ingredients are approachable and simple. As the chicken cooks slowly in a mushroom sauce, amazing flavors develop! We are always on the lookout for different ways to serve chicken, especially ways that are a bit more…elegant. So when Fraidy told us about this recipe that has…
Bruschetta With Cheese
These gorgeous bruschetta are the perfect dairy item for your party. They look beautiful, they’re delicious, and yes, they’re actually easy to prep. (You can do it!) I first served these bruschetta this past Shavuot. I wanted something new, special, and beautiful, with fresh new flavors. I had made three variations–this pear flavor (my personal…
The Best Crispy Onion Strings
Easy to make and full of flavor. These have stood the test of time and are certainly the best Crispy Honey Mustard Onion Strings. I usually avoid writing recipes that are called “the best.” The reason for it is very simple. In 2 years from now, I might create a better version and I’ll have…
Chestnut Mushroom Soup
This soup is deeply flavorful, a bit different, and easy to prepare. The umami flavor of mushrooms and a delightful nuttiness of chestnuts is a perfect match! Our discussions on “new soups” started a few months ago when we were planning the content for the Sukkos season. One of our colleagues had mentioned that she…
Hot Apple Cranberry Drink for Long Winter Nights
It’s the perfect thing to serve and relax with on a long Friday night, after a delicious meal Do you ever feel like you would like to add that finishing touch to a Shabbos meal, a way to extend the time spent with your family and maybe friends too, with ongoing conversation and ideally the…
