The ingredients couldn’t be simpler. A simply cheesy buttery pasta that couldn’t be more well-loved. So why haven’t you made calsones yet? I admit, when Leah and Renee suggested that we include “Calsones” as one of our basics, I thought it was a bit too simplistic. After all, there’s nothing to it, any Syrian girl…
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This Creamy Dreamy Maple Syrup Panna Cotta is a Chef’s Secret
Panna cotta only looks fancy but it’s really simple to make. This Shavuos, this panna cotta — a creamy, dreamy custard-like pudding — is taking cheesecake’s place. It’s doused in maple syrup and piled high with peak season fruit. Every creamy spoonful is perfectly sweet and refreshing! Panna Cotta looks and tastes fancy but is…
Arranging A Beautiful Bouquet of Flowers Is Easier Than You Thought
A few simple tricks is all you really need to create a stunning floral bouquet arrangement We all love a gorgeous set table with inviting flowers, impeccably arranged. But, not always does it ends up coming out in real life like the image of the bouquet we saw in our heads. Correct? Yup, we’ve all…
How to Make Cute Mini Cheesecakes Like the Pros
Not every cheesecake recipe works in a mini version. Here’s how to avoid a flop and make those mini cheesecakes come out perfect every time. I was first introduced to the Norpro Mini Cheesecake pan when Leah and I were working on Dairy Made Easy and used the pan to bake the cheese babkas featured…
How to Make a Classic New York Cheesecake
This cheesecake is perfection on its own although it may be served with fresh berries on the side. Who doesn’t love a decadent, classic New York cheesecake? Mmmm… New York Cheesecake Save Print Ingredients For the crust: 1½ cup graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup sugar ½ cup butter, melted Filling: 24 ounces whipped…
Top Your Toast with This Whipped Feta Cheese
Fresh, simple seasonal ingredients make this whipped feta dish shine. This whipped feta dish received rave reviews from everyone who tasted it. 5.0 from 1 reviews Whipped Feta Canapes Save Print Ingredients Bowl 1: 2 cups feta cheese, crumbled ½ cup cream cheese at room temperature ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large…
Caramelized Onions Tart with Ricotta and Parmesan
Golden onions top a cheesy tart with a perfect balance of flavors. This heavenly cheesy tart with caramelized onions is simply perfect. 5.0 from 1 reviews Caramelized Onions Cheesy Tart Save Print Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 2 large red onions, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons white wine such as Herzog’s Chardonnay 2 teaspoons sugar 2…
12+ Amazing Table Settings to Inspire Your Spring Table
You can give your tablesettings a bright spring pop this Shavuos with a disposable placemat or charger from Altoona Designs. **Limited Time Only** Get 15% off your purchase of $49 with code 15%OFF (all caps). We all want our spring and summer tables to put our family and guests in a happy, cheerful mood. But…
Ruth’s 3 Lessons on How to Treat Your Mother-in-Law
While Ruth, the heroine of Shavuos, serves as a role model for us in many ways, it’s interesting to explore her greatness when it comes to the contentious arena of mother/daughter-in-law relationships. Ruth not only afforded her mother-in-law Naomi great respect; she actually clung to her fiercely, refusing to part ways. How does that happen?…
Basics: The Best Cheese Blintzes in Town
Want to make delicious, airy, thin cheese blintzes with that creamy filling for Shavuos? This is my mother’s cheese blintzes recipe, the all-time best. This is my mother’s blintzes recipe, the all-time best. She makes it all the time and over the years so many friends have asked her for the recipe. But, then, they…