It might sound basic, but this cooking method yields a meat that everyone loves. One of my personal favorite recipes from Dinner Done Cookbook is the Smoked BBQ Brisket on page 130. I even created a Crockpot BBQ Brisket version (a version with BBQ sauce) here on BCP. Like I wrote in Dinner Done, in the…
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Cheesy Fries for Motzei Shabbos from the Really Fun-to-Read Dira Cookbook
The Dira Cookbook is not just a cookbook! You’ll be entertained just reading through it. Some of our teenage boys found The Dira Cookbook before we even had a chance to introduce it to them and read it cover to cover. They loved the no-nonsense approach to cooking, the realistic and familiar way of explaining a…
Energy Balls: They’re Healthy and So Good
We thought this was a passing trend. Until we tasted them. These are our favorite Energy/Protein Balls. I keep these in the freezer, my kids take them to go, and I’m thrilled they’re having something healthy and filling (they also think this is a treat). And I really enjoy them too. Ok, let’s make these…
Here Is Why You Should Use Your Betty Crocker To Prepare Your Salmon
It literally takes half the time. The hype is real. This round, red klutzy machine that you seriously cannot figure out where to store (you didn’t think you were alone on that, did you?) is actually a G-dsend. Yes. We all have ovens. And toasters. And frying pans. Yet we turn to Betty time and time again….
Cauliflower Rice & Avocado Salad – This One’s Good
Never liked cauliflower rice before? Finally, a dish where it’s really, really food. You’ll even want to eat the leftovers. It all started when I had a guest whom I knew would appreciate a cauliflower rice dish. I started off by sautéing an onion…because onions simply make things like cauliflower rice (or quinoa, like in…
Risotto: The Comfort Food You Have Been Craving
Served as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main, you can never be wrong when it comes to serving risotto. It’s a true crowd pleasing experience. ri·sot·to /rəˈzôdō,rəˈsôdō/ an Italian dish of rice cooked in stock with other ingredients such as meat and vegetables. Risotto, also known as the comfort food of your adult life. Try…
How to Make an Overnight Potato Kugel
No, this is not the same as your standard potato kugel. But overnight kugel is a classic and it’s easy to learn the technique. There are a few topics we talk about often on BCP. I take full responsibility for some of those. They include pizza, schnitzel and kugel…and they’re things our families simply never…
This Roasted Eggplant Appetizer Is Not Your Typical
Layers and layers of flavor make this dish a special way to start a meal. Definitely guest worthy. Eggplants, like cauliflower, are having a serious comeback thanks to a renewed appreciation to the Mediterranean diet. But, this eggplant is a bit different. Trust us. You will wow your guests. * Note: This recipe has no…
A Super Flavorful Zucchini Soup with Turkey Broth
No more bland zucchini soup. Turkey bones is the secret to a richly flavorful soup. Zucchini soups have a long reputation for being bland when they’re not being helped by artificial flavorings. Since zucchini is a vegetable with subtle flavor, it could really use help to shine. This time leave your onion soup mix in…
Start Your Day With This Fat-Free Gluten-Free (and Actually Good!) Breakfast Muffin
This muffin tastes like a hearty bowl of breakfast oatmeal in muffin form. We recently put out a call for a healthy (non-banana) muffin from our social media followers. Tzippora reached out with this recipe she created for her husband. He has celiac disease and she wanted to create a grab and go breakfast that’s…