No time to cook tonight? Make this (almost) completely effortless chicken stir fry in minutes Every cook needs a break sometimes (or often!). When I know that I’m going to have a busy work week, I look for the pre-breaded or pre-marinated chicken at Evergreen’s meat department. There’s always a lot to choose from, they’re…
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Why We’re Bringing This Mediterranean Pasta Salad to the Party
This pasta salad works in both dairy and meat versions. It takes a total of 20 minutes to prep. And it really pleases the crowd. Need a dish to bring to a party and not in the mood of making something complicated? How about a dinner that takes 20 minutes to prepare and pleases pretty…
The Perfect Fall Yom Tov Dish: Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Chestnut Sauce
Want to create autumn on a plate? It’s never been easier with this gnocchi. My sister was looking for a seasonal way to serve gnocchi and came up with this perfect combination. And the best part is that it takes under 10 minutes to prepare, beginning to end! Gnocchi with Butternut Squash Chestnut Sauce …
This is the Easiest Creamiest Ziti of Your Life–You Don’t Even Need a Pot!
When I first learned this no-pot trick for making ziti my first thought was, “Where was this dish my whole life?” “Thank you so much for the meal the other day,” one sister-in-law, who had recently had a baby, told another. The three of us were out to lunch one afternoon. “Oh, it was nothing….
3 Ways to Hide Veggies in Your Kid’s Favorite Dishes
You can either convince your kids to eat veggies. Or get that nutrition in without them realizing. Here are 3 ways to get it done. The holidays are over, and gone are the fried foods, candy, and sugar-laden snacks. Time to get our health on! There are different schools of thought on veggies and kids….
This Recipe That Is Not In The Cookbook. But The Picture Sure Is.
I probably should have put it into “Our Table,” because, after all, if it is on the table, it’s deserves to be there. If you own my cookbook Our Table, chances are you wondered why there is this really appetizing and very Italian looking dish on page 81, front and center, yet….no recipe for it. Well,…
Three Creamy Ways to Top Your Pasta (or Zoodles)
Tired of alfredo? Super tired of marinara? Here’s three new sauces that’ll made your pasta dish a standout. Pasta is definitely a staple in most every household, but aren’t you getting tired of the way you top it? Here’s three new flavorful sauces I enjoy with my pasta. These also work on top of zoodles…
Extra Boxes of Pasta in Your Pantry? Make Debbie’s Creamy Baked Ziti
This version of ziti couldn’t be easier…and you likely have all the ingredients at home. These days, you make your dinner menus according to what chametz is left in the house. One of those chametz items is very likely a box of pasta. So why not enjoy a simple, easy to prepare, comforting, oozing-with-cheese baked…
Candied Beef Bacon Orzo
Want to wake up your side dish? I have the answer. You might be pulling out your best cut of meat for the seudah, but let’s be frank (if you really want to be frank, though, you can serve these as an appetizer): your side dishes are wanting. Appetizers and mains (and dessert) usually grab…
Fake-It Pasta Sauce (Because It’s Dairy Season)
Want to fake a great pasta dinner? Here’s the quickie way to great pasta sauce. From Dairy Made Easy by Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek Penne a la Vodka:Combine 1 (26-ounce) jar Marinara-style Vodka Sauce and 2 cups heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. When heated through, add in Parmesan cheese. Pesto Cream…
