This Yerushalmi Kugel is the real deal, and perhaps the recipe you always wished you could prepare. After having grown up in Israel, my husband had been craving an authentic Yerushalmi Kugel for years. He has this recollection of the way his grandmother used to make it, but when he tried finding the recipe, it…
Shabbos & Yom Tov
Mushroom Braised Chicken
This dish looks and tastes so upscale, yet the ingredients are approachable and simple. As the chicken cooks slowly in a mushroom sauce, amazing flavors develop! We are always on the lookout for different ways to serve chicken, especially ways that are a bit more…elegant. So when Fraidy told us about this recipe that has…
Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bark
It’s just five ingredients and so simple, you can even bake it last minute on a Friday. Plus, it’s wholesome so you can feel good about this treat too. Editor’s Note: When deciding what recipe to feature from Rorie Weisberg’s newest book, written in collaboration with the talented Sara Goldstein of @tomatoestomatoes, More Food You…
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Mousse Cups
It’s decadent, rich, and delicious. These Peanut Butter Mousse Cups are a special occasion dessert that you can prepare in advance and simply pull out of the freezer when it’s time to indulge. This is the type of dessert that my whole family looks forward to. It is also the type of patchka that I…
Hot Apple Cranberry Drink for Long Winter Nights
It’s the perfect thing to serve and relax with on a long Friday night, after a delicious meal Do you ever feel like you would like to add that finishing touch to a Shabbos meal, a way to extend the time spent with your family and maybe friends too, with ongoing conversation and ideally the…
Crunchy Crackling Baby Red Potatoes
These crispy and tender roasted potatoes will be your go-to potato recipe from now on. It’s simply the best technique for perfect results. Editor’s Note: Naomi has shared a few great recipes here on BCP, starting with her famous Sufganiot. We also loved this fun Lava Cake and the ever popular Sweet and Tangy Pastrami (also…
Add This Classic Pickle Dip to your Shabbos Meal
If you love pickles, you probably love a good pickle dip, too! Bring on the pickles! No, really. Any type of pickle – I’m your girl. You know the pickle plate at pretty much every simcha? I call dibs first. Half sour, full sour, dill, garlic, spicy – all good! And this isn’t even my…
Sesame Dip
With lots of sesame flavor, this sesame dip will be your go-to with challah. Sesame dip used to be one of those I would buy weekly. One day, while standing in the aisle of the grocery, I thought to myself, “This is just sesame seeds and mayo–why am I buying it? Why don’t I just…
The 9 x 13 Life: The Amaretto Cake (or, the Orange Juice Cake)
We skipped the Amaretto, but added convenience. This cake is probably the oldest one in my handwritten cookbook. Do you remember those binders, with flashcards for writing down recipes? I know, I’m dating myself here, and that’s ok. I’m sure that most of you here do not know what I’m talking about unless your Mom…
The Warm Fall Harvest Salad
It’s nourishing salads like this, with whole grains and warm roasted veggies, that feel perfect for the season. For some reason, this salad ends up on my Sukkot menu year after year. Perhaps it’s the nourishing feeling of the farro. Even those who aren’t accustomed to eating farro, try it and love it–both the texture…