And I’ve been looking. Everywhere. Instant coffee is usually disappointing. This Nescafe espresso is amazing. I take my morning cup of java quite seriously if you know what I mean. My coffee machine is practically a family member. She (our coffee machine) gets the best coffee beans (straight from Italy, where else), weekly cleanups and…
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Crumbs, Cream & Coulis: This is Our Favorite Dessert of the Season.
Did you ever think a dessert this gorgeous and fresh-tasting could be made entirely ahead? I called Renee Muller and told her I had an idea for a dessert based on a dish I saw at an event. I needed her help. What kind of fruit coulis would work? What fruit did she think I…
This is the Easiest Way Ever to Braid Challah
Want to bake challah, but don’t love the braiding work? Well, I have a shortcut for you. As much as I love the kitchen, what I don’t love is having to do small repetitive things again and again. Hence, I make meat sauce way more often than meatballs as I don’t have to shape lots…
How One Chabad Shlucha Prepares Shabbos for Lots of Guests
There’s a lot of guests coming and there’s not a lot of time. So how does Raizy fine tune her Shabbos prep so it can all get done efficiently? Recently, my sister, who is a new Chabad slucha, asked me to help her with Shabbos prep, so I wrote out step-by-step instructions and decided…
Basics: How to Make Syrian Lehme B’agine
Lehme B’agine is one Syrian staple than even the Ashkenazim go for. A few years ago, when we published a version of this lehme b’agine 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…
Use a Hot Plate on Shabbos? How to Keep the Food Hot But Not Burning
Sometimes, the little tricks that are obvious to one person might be so helpful to another…like this hot plate technique. Many of the “hacks” we share on Between Carpools are things people do for years and don’t realize that it may be something others don’t know about. Posts that include tips on labeling your baking…
Have You Ever Tried Eggplant Carpaccio? Well, You Must.
You may have tried this interesting twist on carpaccio at a restaurant. Now make this amazing eggplant appetizer easily at home. Usually carpaccio is made using raw meat or fish that’s been thinly sliced or pounded thin, then served as an appetizer. Israelis, though, always have ways of changing things up. I first saw the…
This Roasted Tomato Dip Takes 2 Minutes to Prep – and Tastes Amazing!
Looking to add something delicious to the Shabbos table without more work? Hello, tomato. If you’re looking to add another dip to your Shabbos repertoire, but aren’t really looking for more work, this tomato dip might be your answer. One week, after shopping miscommunications and poor menu planning, I was left with a whole…
This Is Not Your Typical Sesame Challah.
This simple method will take your already amazing challah to a whole new level – sesame challah. The first time I tried this on my poor unsuspecting family, they humored me. “Sesame seeds on sale this week?” someone quipped. “Were they so ugly you needed to cover every inch with seeds?” someone else decided. But…
How to Make Your Potato Kugel Super Elegant
You’re making potato kugel anyway – so why not make it special? I’ve spoken about potato kugel a lot on this site. We started with basics – how to make the best. We discussed freezing it here, and even a twist called kugel bites as a side dish. Renee Muller shared how to make yapchik…