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This Rosh Hashana dessert idea will have everyone involved, big and small. There are certain personal traditions that show up in our homes just once a year, and that’s what makes them so special. We keep them for that particular time of year because we know that, as the children grow, they’ll remember them, cherish…
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Gnocchi with Shredded Beef
This beautiful Yom Tov appetizer, with hot roasted gnocchi, shredded beef, and the bright flavor of this Garlic Parsley Mayo can mostly be prepared ahead. Plate and serve! Over the years Devorah, my oldest sister-in-law, has shared so many gems of recipes. Honestly, it’s pretty much as if she has worked for free for me…
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Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Glaze

The grill is on anyway–dessert may as well be grilled too! Enjoy these grilled Bourbon Glazed Peaches for that sweet ending for a summer meal. During the summer, grilling is my favorite way to cook. It’s so much easier than standing in a hot kitchen waiting for the food to be ready. I host a…
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Grilled Chicken Skewers

These are the chicken skewers your kids will actually eat–with a crowd-pleasing marinade that appeals to all tastebuds. This grilled chicken recipe comes together quickly, with ingredients you already have on hand. Start by soaking your skewers–this step will prevent them from burning once they hit the grill. We like using smaller-sized skewers–they look nicer…
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9×13 Branzino: Baked In The Oven With Tomatoes And Olives
This summery dinner is the perfect way to enjoy your protein: Light, fresh, and delicious. Every time I stand at the fish counter, I remind myself that there are many fish in the sea, not just salmon and tuna. And then, once again, I buy tuna. Or salmon. So when a friend mentioned that she…
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Grilled Chicken Caesar Wraps
Salad + Chicken + Wraps combine to be the perfect light summer dinner. After Caesar and Greek, one of the most popular basic salads is a great grilled chicken salad. There’s lots of great versions, and when we look through the selections on Between Carpools, we get excited. They’re such a feel good meal–light, filling,…
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Magic Spice Salmon
The salmon hack that’s perfect for when you want to get out of the kitchen quick. It was a Thursday afternoon and Victoria and Renee both happened to land at the fish counter at Seasons Supermarket at the same time. Also there was Victoria’s neighbor, Syma, and she was holding this piece of salmon. She…
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Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Chicken and Broccoli
Make this Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Chicken and Broccoli in about 20 minutes from start to finish without using any pots. Asian dinners seem to always be a family favorite. On Between Carpools, there’s the all-time popular Beef and Broccoli that works just as well with chicken. There’s the popular Crispy Beef that’s also a…
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Basics: Homemade Mayonnaise
In a few minutes, with the speed of a food processor, you can have the freshest, creamiest Homemade Mayonnaise. There’s one last thing to do before you put that food processor away. And that’s make the mayo. There’s nothing like fresh, and there’s few things that are as perfect on matzah. Use it alone or…
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Salmon and Tuna Tartare
This fish dish is easy to plate and it will be the showstopping appetizer your family will love. Last Erev Pesach, when we were all knee deep in eggshells and potato starch, our phones pinged. We all wiped our hands and used the excuse to take a minute to sit down and have a look. …
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