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…
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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…
Frozen Strawberry Passion Crunch
With the flavors of strawberries, pomegranate, passion fruit, and coconut–complete with a nut crunch–this is a super easy to prep, refreshing dessert you’ll love to serve. We love when family and friends tell us that they have a recipe for BCP. They know that BCP is about tried-and-true family favorites. And if they are offering…
Chummus Bassar
You’ve tasted Chummus Bassar–the chummus dish with spiced ground meat–before. But this one is simply the best version. Editor’s Note: We first tasted Chayale’s Chummus Bassar when she had prepared it for a get together. We tasted it. It was simply better than any Chummus Bassar we had ever tasted (and we have tasted lots…
Pavlovas With Lemon Curd Cream and Berries
Pavlovas are a show-stopping meringue dessert, and this one is filled with lemony goodness and berries–everyone has room for it. If you know me, you know that I have something for lemons, and….meringue. It’s that delicate but vibrant flavor that just “does it.” Add some fresh berries, and who can resist? We always have room…
Children + Chores
How to get the most help with the least amount of pushback. Yom Tov season is approaching, and we all know that we need all the help we can get. Children that help with Yom Tov prep ultimately feel part of the task and contributing gives a sense of belonging. How do we encourage them…
Pomegranate Leek Relish for Your Rosh Hashanah Simanim
Instead of making leek patties, we make this tangy relish that combines leek and pomegranate. I’ve never made leek patties for our Rosh Hashanah simanim. (We do have a recipe for them here on Between Carpools.) It’s not something my family would enjoy eating. For a few years I made Yussi Weisz’s leek and olive…
Savory Onion and Garlic Brisket
Have you been searching for that savory roast without loads of sugar? Slow cook this Onion and Garlic Brisket. Editors Note: When it come to brisket, with all the rises in meat prices over the last couple years, there’s been one holdout. It’s that second cut brisket. It’s still a good quality cut of meat…
Our Favorite Refreshing Fruit-Inspired Desserts
Whether you want to use apples, pomegranates, dates…or you simply like having lighter fruit-inspired desserts after heavy Yom Tov meals–you’ll find the perfect ending to your meal right here. While it’s hard to classify desserts as “healthy,” fruit-based desserts tend to be lighter and more refreshing than lots of heavier alternatives. And while except for…
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Ramekins (Pareve)
A shortbread cookie, cheesecake layer, tart apples, oat crumble, generously topped with caramel–it’s a combination that’s too good to pass up. This isn’t a new recipe. I’ve been making these in the bar version for years. But I never thought to share because, one, this dessert is not my idea. It’s a classic popular dessert…