Sometimes, hard-boiled eggs peel like a breeze, and sometimes it’s almost impossible. Every once in a while you boil some eggs that stubbornly refuse to peel. We wrote a post a while back on the best way to boil an egg (see this post) and in the last paragraph we mentioned – “And the cold…
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Should You Use a Vegetable Chopper?
For me, a vegetable chopper has been a big time saver. It also has upped the food presentation factor. I recently started using a vegetable chopper which begged me to share this newfound convenience with BCP readers. I just had to do my part in helping Jewish homemakers across the globe and what better medium…
Why You Should Go Get a Griddle If You Make Pesach Lukshen
Do you own a griddle for Pesach? Well, you should. Even if it’s only for one purpose, it’s worth it! Do you make lots and lots of lukshen for Pesach? In my house, Pesach lukshen is one of the best parts of the Yom Tov, so I make a LOT. Like four dozen eggs worth…
Your Guide to Melting Chocolate
Melting chocolate should be simple. But sometimes it goes smoothly and sometimes we end up with a thick, gloppy mess. We’ve answered all your questions so you can melt chocolate successfully anytime. I often get asked questions on the topic of melting chocolate. And since I’ve melted quite a bit of chocolate in my life…
8 Ways to Roll Your Babka for a Different Look
Babka is one of those all-time favorite baked goods to gift on Purim. Want to make yours look a little different? Here are some new shapes and versions you may want to try. Let’s start with the classic shape. A jelly roll, twisted in half (plus pick up this genius hack!). Next is everyone’s BCP…
Did You Know It’s Healthier to Cook Using a Grill Pan?
Missing your summer grilling? Have it in the depth of winter by using a trusty grill pan! Get many health perks too! I am always on the lookout for healthy dinner options to recommend to my clients. And I am ever so happy that I chanced upon the cast iron grill pan. Grill pans are…
How to Keep Your Romaine Leaves Crisp
You’ve spent all this time checking…now make that lettuce last. Between the seders and those nice salads that balance out the heavier dishes, you’ll be going through a lot of Romaine this Pesach. The good news is that whole leaves do last longer, so that massive amount of leaves you checked a couple of days…
The Easiest No-Pot Way to Saute Lots and Lots of Onions
Want lots of golden onions and not a pot to clean? You can caramelize them in the oven. A while back I hosted an online contest; submissions needed to include a great tip related to Pesach, Pesach cleaning, or surviving the season in general. This was the winner! We always hear that, in order to…
Which Egg Wash Produces the Shiniest Challah?
Does the type of egg wash you use really make a difference? Can you use just leftover egg white or do you need to crack open a new egg? We took the task to heart, and tested 9 different ways you can top your challah. This post is part of a “Shabbos Potluck,” where lots…
These are the Fritlach for When You Literally Have Five Minutes. Literally
Could fritlach get easier? Not easier than this. Try this 5-minute version. Fritlach are thin, fried strips of dough and while they’re certainly easier to make than doughnuts, we wanted an even easier version. Perhaps our grandmothers wouldn’t be happy with our nontraditional method, but gone are the days of painstakingly rolling out dough as…