This is pretty much a staple all year. Now you can have your classic treat on Pesach, too. Who doesn’t love a good chocolate chip cookie? Kids don’t like Pesach breakfast options? Have a cookie. Time for a snack? Have a cookie. Need a dessert that everyone likes? Put a cookie on a plate, top…
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You Can Make This Chocolate Popcorn Now–And Freeze It!
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…
This White Chocolate Molten Cake May Be Better Than the Original
Oh, yum! There are few things that beat the classic chocolate molten cake dessert. This might be one of them. You can easily double (or triple or quadruple) this white chocolate molten cake recipe to serve a bigger crowd. It’s quick to prepare, so I often just escape to the kitchen to throw the ingredients…
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…
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…
Crumbs, Cream & Coulis: This is Our Favorite Dessert of the Season.
Did you ever think a dessert this gorgeous and fresh-tasting could be made entirely ahead? I called Renee Muller and told her I had an idea for a dessert based on a dish I saw at an event. I needed her help. What kind of fruit coulis would work? What fruit did she think I…
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…
The 9×13 Life: Easy Lasagna That Tastes So Gourmet
Make this lasagna during the 9 days. Or to enjoy during a long, cozy winter night. Or keep it in the freezer to pull out for those nights when dinner just isn’t going to happen. This is the type of easy 9×13 dinner that is perfect now during the 9 days and around the year…
The 4 Things Shaindy Always Keeps in Her Freezer
While my freezer is mostly stocked with staple ingredients, there are a few items in there that are great to always have on hand. There’s not a ton of “ready” items I keep in the freezer. I think more in the “now” than later. But my freezer is usually well-stocked with ingredients I use often,…
Victoria: The Things I Always Keep in My Freezer
Yes, it’s mostly Syrian stuff that might not be in your freezer. A second freezer is something that almost every Syrian bride gets soon after marriage. That’s because most of the Syrian staples aren’t only freezer-friendly, but they need to be made in advance and frozen. They’re way too time-consuming to make on a Friday….
