It’s super simple to prepare, tastes gourmet, and unlike avocado, you can take it along and it won’t go brown. The base of your toasts should be some good quality fresh bread (the parbaked French baguettes from the freezer section are also good). View the full summer worthy picnic in this post. Since the ingredients…
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This Bagel Chip Caesar Salad Has Just the Perfect Twist
Just make a dressing and throw the components into your picnic bag, and you’re ready to go. There’s not that much that’s different between this Caesar salad, first featured in this Picnic post, and your standard one, but some small changes make it feel all the more special. First, start with high quality lettuce. Although…
This Pareve Cholent Baked in the Oven in a 9×13 (and It’s Amazing!)
You can prep it in minutes, and the whole family will be full and happy (especially if they’re the type that typically needs their fleishigs). With a family that doesn’t eat many dairy foods, the nine days can be a bit challenging. I’ve always made pareve cholent for dinner on one of the days since…
Another Winner Salad: Crunchy, Nutty Farro Salad
Farro is one of those ingredients that once you add once, you’ll keep adding to your salads. Besides for being a filling, delightful grain, farro is also a source of protein and fiber, making this bowl one that’s full of nutrients (and enjoyment). This is the perfect salad to add to any meal, and the…
This Simple Dressing is Just What You Need for Your Next BBQ
In a sandwich or on your salad, this dressing will be your new staple of the season. With just 3 basic ingredients you probably have in your fridge or pantry, you can make the perfect finishing touch for your bbq favorites. There’s really no need to even measure – just eyeball it and adjust to…
Let’s Start Our Summer Cocktail Series With Boozy Limonana and a Sea Breeze
Stick around this summer for some fun drinks with just a bit of a buzz! And we’re starting with two favorites – a hard limonana and a sea breeze. Sometimes you want to serve a little special something – for the grown-ups. And what could be more fun than a refreshing cocktail? We wanted to…
Taste It and You’ll Love It: Refreshing Apricot Compote
You won’t believe how much you’ll enjoy this refreshing, light fruity apricot dessert. I used to avoid all smooth foods, or as I called them, “baby food.” I always preferred food with texture and crunch. But my mother-in-law makes the most amazing apple pineapple sauce that everyone loves and I gave it a try: and…
How to Make a Trendy Cookie Cake
Make the cookies. Make the frosting. Then decorate to your heart’s content! This spectacular trendy tart cake acts as a centerpiece for any dessert table. Whether you do a number, a shape, or an initial, it’s sure to draw oohs and aahs. The cream softens the cookies, and slicing through the cake is a breeze….
A Fresh Fish Dinner: Grilled Branzino With Tomato Garnish
Move over salmon: Branzino is the new fish to serve. When we were preparing our Shavuos content, the only thing missing from the list was a new fish option. Leah doesn’t eat fish, so Victoria tested a few ideas but wasn’t fully satisfied with any of them. Meanwhile, I had a photoshoot for The Fishing…
Make a Dairy, Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
This soup cooks entirely in a 9×13 pan! You can make this soup in any deep 9 x 13 pan that can work both on the stovetop and in the oven (like the one pictured – don’t use a disposable). If you don’t have one, make it in a regular pot. Like any regular soup,…