All it takes is some extra challah dough and some halvah spread. And you’ve got a winning combination – halvah buns! So here’s a little secret about the way I make challah. I don’t weigh or measure the strands of dough. I just guess as I separate the pieces and then roll them out. When…
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Our Top 7 Back-of-the-Box Recipes Roundup
These classic back-of-the-box recipes just might be the best versions out there. We simply turn to them again and again. The best way for a food brand to get customers that will be loyal to their brand is to teach them how to use their product in the best way. So they develop recipes that…
Add Flavor to Your 9×13 with This Bukharian Rice & Beef
9×13 meals don’t need to be basic. If you love one dish meals that are loaded with exotic flavor, you’ll love this Bukharian Green Rice & Beef dish, also known as “Baksh.” Traditionally, this rice is supposed to be green. I usually use 4-5 bunches to achieve that (but we’ve used less here to appeal…
Chocolate Granola is Our New Favorite Breakfast Treat
Enjoy it as a cereal with milk, or as an add-in to your yogurt. This is one granola that appeals to those who like wholesome foods and those who like sweet things alike. When I brought this granola to a Between Carpools photoshoot one day, I didn’t realize that it would become a favorite that…
Basics: One Bowl No Mixer Cupcakes
There is one basic every family needs. Why cupcakes? Because cupcakes are always a last minute thing. Need to send something to school party? Forgot someone’s birthday is coming up? Kids bored on Sunday? Cupcakes always come to the rescue. When we decided we needed a cupcake recipe for BCP I didn’t have to go…
The 9×13 Life: Outrageous Lotus Blondies
These are perhaps my favorite bar ever. And they couldn’t be easier to make. As long as you have a jar of Lotus Biscoff spread around, you’re good to go. When I looked at the list of our “Top 20” recipes of the past year (you can view the list here), I thought it…
The Perfect Make Ahead Roasted Veggie Salad
The work is already done – just toss and serve this Roasted Veggie Salad. For a while, this roasted veggie salad has been my go-to for Yom Tov meals (minus the feta). It solves two problems. One, it solves the “side dish” problem as roasted vegetables usually need to be roasted fresh and served hot….
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…
