Beat the rush and create a unique chocolate popcorn treat Chocolate popcorn is one of my oldies but goodies. There was a time when I’d make it every single week as a dessert for Shabbat. I’d serve it in a big jar and we’d sit around the Shabbat table late into the night, schmoozing while…
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How to Serve Chocolate Fondue for a Shabbos Dessert
We love chocolate, we love fruit and we love an easy dessert! Melted chocolate makes any fruit into dessert, and it’s literally the simplest thing you can prepare for a Friday night treat. Pour a bag of chocolate chips into a quart-size freezer Ziploc bag and seal. Place that bag into a small aluminum pan…
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…
Babka Doughnuts are the Easiest-to-Prepare and Tastiest Donut Yet
Make these chocolate babka doughnuts today. And pop them in the freezer. You don’t need to see them again until it’s time to fry! Ok, I know what you are thinking. Every year food writers try to come up with a crazier doughnut than the year before. That’s not what I tried to do this…
The 9×13 Life: Make Peanut Chews in the Oven – No Pot Required!
All you need is a disposable pan and 9 minutes in the oven…and you have perfect peanut chews (and no pot to clean!)! When we saw this on Chaya Sara’s page, we knew it was totally up our alley; perfect for the 9×13 series! So we asked Chaya Sara if she would share her cool…
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…
Oyster Steak: The Perfect Addition To Any Yom Tov Menu
This is what you need to know to cook an oyster steak perfectly, every time. Sometimes you want to add something to your menu that is fresh and beautiful. You will love this simple recipe. It’s all about the method. Oyster steak works well over a potato mash or a salad. One will serve 2 adults…
Hot Pears and Crumbs is the Perfect Dessert (and You Can Make It in Your Crock-Pot!)
These pears are the perfect dessert to end your meal. Especially if that meal is in a chilly sukkah. It cooks in your Crock-Pot so it’s hot and ready when you’re ready to serve it! Dessert in the sukkah at night needs to be a cozy affair, agree? And what can be more cozy, fall-ish and…
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…
How to Make the Easiest and Best Shawarma Chicken
I wouldn’t even call this a recipe, but this shawarma chicken will be your go-to dinner. Yes, it’s super simple to prepare this shawarma chicken and you don’t really need to prep it in advance. But if you do, you’ll be happy you have it ready to pull it from the freezer and cook. Cut…
