It’s only three minutes until these crispy chicken drumsticks are in the oven (and nothing to clean up!) This crispy chicken recipe came together during the heat of July when barbecuing is the rule. The grill was already up and running and I needed a quick solution. I was in the mood for something new…something…
Shabbos & Yom Tov
Serve Dessert in a Ball
These easy desserts are easy to make ahead (they’re easy period) and look absolutely breathtaking. People often call me randomly for help with recipe ideas. And I love to help…whether it’s planning a menu (see all these menu ideas here and here!), sharing a new meat recipe, or coming up with an idea for a…
Entree’s BBQ Braised Beef
A new Secret Restaurant Recipe! BBQ Braised Beef When Victoria and I were writing Secret Restaurant Recipes and Everyday Secret Restaurant recipes, our favorite part was learning techniques from chefs all over the world and getting the chance to recreate some of our favorites at home. It’s always exciting when we relive the years of…
Babka Spring Rolls
Babka might be your Shabbos breakfast… but it can work on the dessert table in the evening too. Here’s how. Back in 2011, I hired Victoria Dwek to edit my cookbook “Fresh and Easy Kosher Cooking.” While she was editing, she cooked her way through the book. Every day I would receive an update on…
How to Cook Navel Pastrami
Morning or night, navel pastrami makes a perfect meal. And here’s my fav ways to enjoy it. My friends always lovingly, of course, laugh at me that I can eat anything fleishig at 11 a.m., especially when pastrami is involved. Don’t you agree that it’s perfect for brunch? There’s something so comforting about a tender,…
Shredded Beef Pizza
You’re less than 10 minutes away from digging in. A while back, I shared on my @cookkosher instagram account a quick recipe for Shredded Beef Pizza: Loving tonight’s shortcut dinner (yes, it’s as good as it looks!). Breadsmith’s Pizza Dough + pizza sauce (tomato paste, water, seasoning) + @jacksgourmet shredded beef on top. Place on…
A Quick and Easy Dinner! Honey Mustard Salmon
A Honey Mustard salmon dinner so easy, you won’t need to look at this recipe again to remember it. Most of my salmon recipes come from my mother-in-law. She’s my fish recipe guru. Is it perhaps because she happens to prepare a lot of fish, or maybe because, on every Friday night in her home,…
Side of Salmon: This Fish Course Is Trending
A wow presentation and flexibility guests love (take as much or as little as you like!). This is the winning side of salmon dish. People can’t seem to agree. Is it better/nicer to serve buffet style so that everyone can choose what they like, or is it better to plate each person’s plate individually. Personally,…
Bored of the Same ‘Ol Roast? Serve Oven Teriyaki Steaks Instead
Cooking steak in the oven; Serve amazing oven teriyaki steaks without using a grill or grill pan Everyone loves a freshly grilled steak, medium rare. But that needs to be prepared fresh and you need to watch the grill. When serving guests, it’s nice to be able to serve steaks for a change without having…
Leah’s Yom Tov Shtreimel Kugel. Plus! What Really Makes the Best Potato Kugel
Best Kugel Tips + Kugel Recipe + Two Ways to Prepare an Overnight Kugel There is nothing in the world like a good piece of fresh potato kugel. It seems like everyone has “their” secret tricks to making their best potato kugel the best. Those tips might include techniques like heating the oil, grating by…
