Do you love a spicy dip with your challah? Get your jalapeno peppers and let’s get going. When Esti Waldman asked me to create some “heimish” Shabbos recipes with a twist for this series of לכבוד שבת קודש, I couldn’t fall asleep that night. I was thinking about how to take a “heimish” recipe that…
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Turkey for Dinner, in November or Anytime. Because Turkey is So Good and So Underappreciated
Do you stare at that turkey breast in the butcher’s showcase, but never pick it up because you don’t know how to cook it? The other day, while shopping, I found this pretty piece of meat that was large enough to feed my family yet looked like one chicken breast on steroids. Well, it was…
Yes, This Is a Recipe for Water. The Most Delicious Fruit-Infused Water
Stay hydrated in the summer and make it easier to drink more water by infusing it with fruits and herbs. Here’s how to make infused water! With the hot summer months upon us, the struggle of staying hydrated becomes real.A good chunk of our time is spent in the great outdoors which tends to take…
New Avocado Salad
Love avocado? Give ‘em a new twist with this easy to prep avocado salad. This is an easy, quick variation of your fav avocado salad. New Avocado & Tomato Salad Save Print Ingredients 2 avocados, cut into chunks 1 small red onion, diced 15-20 cherry tomatoes, halved 15-20 olives Dressing: 1 tablespoon olive oil…
7 Outdoor Trips for Sunny Days
Want to enjoy the great outdoors after a long winter? Here are 7 scenic and fun outdoor spots to enjoy with the family. At the first opportunity, as soon as the weather warms up a bit, I like to go on outdoor trips. I really look forward to the warmer weather on Pesach (hopefully!). Here…
The Secret Technique for Cooking Cauliflower Rice
Want to make a healthy low-cal side dish using the bag of frozen cauliflower that’s in your freezer? Here’s how. This is not rice and definitely cauliflower. I don’t believe in deception. But for those carb lovers that need to find a replacement, this is a great one. It doesn’t taste like rice, yet it…
Miss That Crispy Chicken on Pesach? These Are the Perfect Crispy Schnitzel Crumbs
Make a big batch of these delicious schnitzel crumbs so you’re ready to coat and fry just about any time. For those looking for the perfect crispy schnitzel, Pesach isn’t the week you might get it. Instead, cooks around the world substitute nuts, potato starch…even Betweencarpools posted 6 Ways to Coat Your Chicken. Yet, I…
Because We Can Never Get Enough of A Great Dip
Another dip is just about the best thing you can add to your Pesach menu. We’ve posted lots of dips. And they were a big hit. So, of course, when we saw that Taste of Pesach 2 had a slew of all-new dips (and Egg Kichel “Chips” for those who don’t eat their matzah…
Let the Kids Feed Themselves Pesach Snacks!
It’s hard to prep and serve every single meal. Why can’t the kids help themselves? They can! This handy snacks list can help you stay stocked or answer the question, “What should I eat?” Pesach is a hectic time in the kitchen. And the days leading into Pesach (and Chol Hamoed) are even more hectic….
These Scalloped Potatoes Are the Go-To We Make Every Pesach
Creamy and just yummy and so comforting…no one gets tired of THESE scalloped potatoes. This is fabulous served the same day you make it (it can be made the night before and rewarmed, but do not freeze). It’s creamy and a real favorite all year round and on Pesach. And though I first created this…
