This is one Syrian staple than even the Ashkenazim go for. A few years ago, when we published a version of this recipe in Starters and Sides Made Easy featuring a homemade dough. Well, life changes and gets busier, and homemade dough that needs to be rolled out and cut into circles is naturally ones…
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Baked Fruit for Dessert. And It Will Be Delicious.
And yes, this fruit dessert is mess-free. And it cooks in a 9×13 pan. Bonus: Your house will smell amazing. Do you, like me, periodically go through your fruit drawer and wonder why you bought so many apples? Or pears? Or plums? Some weeks I have the kids complaining that “maaaaaaaa there is no good…
In Honor of Shabbos: Yussi Weisz’s Roasted Jalapeno Dip
Do you love a spicy dip with your challah? Get your jalapenos 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 I’ve…
Why a Family-Style Charcuterie Board Will be Your Family’s New Favorite Meal
Serve this for Shabbos lunch along with the cholent and salads and they’ll run to the table. Traditionally, the word “charcuterie” refers to different types of preserved meats. We loved the concept (variety is fun!), but wanted a version that was more family-friendly and perhaps more budget-friendly too. It’s really fun for everyone to choose…
Is it a cake? Is it a salad? It doesn’t matter, because it will be gone before you get a chance to think about it.
You’ve made sushi salad before. But never like this. By Gitty Fromowitz The words “Shabbos Nachamu” might make you think of lots of things. Hoping and praying for redemption. Returning to summer routine. The end of lazy summer days drawing to an end. And…hosting. Or being hosted. Whatever you are up to, make sure to…
Thursdays not the same without cholent? Please even meat-lovers with a hearty pareve cholent.
Is dairy, cheesy things not your thing? This is the nine days meal for you. For some, nine days with no meat is really difficult. For those, it’s not because it’s so difficult to refrain from eating meat, but many simply don’t eat dairy foods on a regular basis. From intolerances to preferences, what do…
How Many Ways Can You Enjoy Potato Kugel?
Kugel bites is the new version of kugel to try and love. When I started writing cookbooks I didn’t think it would be possible to have a pizza recipe in every single cookbook. But somehow I managed. I’ve written about regular pizza, thin crust, 30 minute crust, dessert pizza, deep dish…to those that enjoyed…
The 116-Calorie (AKA “Portion Control”) Challah Roll
You love challah. You really, really never want to give up challah. But you also want that diet to work. Now you can have both. Shabbos food isn’t necessarily too high in calories if you are willing to skip potato kugel. The real problem with Shabbos and diets? Those never ending slices of challah….
How to Remove Fat from Chicken Soup…the Easy Way!
It’s super simple and it really works. Let your chicken soup cool completely in the fridge before trying this quick and easy trick. For more hacks using plastic/ziplock hags, click here.
Sweet Chili Green Beans Might Be the Easiest-to-Prepare Side Dish Ever
Sweet chili sauce is my favorite condiment. And you’ll soon love it too when you see how easy it is to prepare these sweet chili green beans. Sweet chili sauce is one of the most versatile sauces after ketchup. It tastes great as a dipping sauce for egg rolls, French fries, and breaded cauliflower. And…