side dishes

Fun Crunchy Sesame Cucumbers

by | December 06, 2023 | 1 comment(s)

Everyone will eat these up because they’re so good (and they must be healthy because, after all, they’re cucumbers, right?). But they’re totally not. Anyways, it’s Chanukah, when everything has a little oil. So, people come to your Chanukah party, and they’re on a diet so they don’t eat the donuts. Instead, they eat the…

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Scallion & Sesame Cauliflower Over Rice

by | September 20, 2023 | 2 comment(s)

Warm and comforting, a little different, and definitely dig-in-able. Sides are hard.  You know it’s true because most caterers and restaurant chefs don’t manage to think of new and creative sides either.  Sometimes they just seem so boring.  Despite that, we’ve had some great sides here on BCP! This is especially true when it comes…

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Baby Corn Riblets

by | June 25, 2023 | 4 comment(s)

This restaurant favorite just might become your family’s favorite way to enjoy corn. We’re a family that loves anything corn. Corn muffins are #1. We also love Corn Soup (check out the recipe in Dinner Done). And Corn Puree–see Best of Kosher for our favorite sea bass recipe. So, when we came home from Miami,…

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Basics: Cheese Kreplach

by | May 18, 2023 | 7 comment(s)

Whether you want the shortcut version or you’ll roll up your sleeves and make them from scratch, you can make your own kreplach. Kreplach may be that one recipe that you don’t make. You either buy it, or wait for your mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, adopted mom, Rebbetzin… really anyone OLDER than you who knows…

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Feel Good Crunchy Bean Salad

by | April 20, 2023 | 15 comment(s)

The gorgeous bean salad you’ll actually love (and look forward to enjoying). To me, bean salads were always old-fashioned, cop-out, straight-from-the-can processed types of salads that I would never want to touch. Not this one. Totally not. It’s a shame that beans get neglected because they could totally be amazing and so healthy. This is…

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Gravy Fries

by | April 05, 2023 | 3 comment(s)

They’re an easy, flavorful, and fun casual side. Looking for something fun to serve everyone? These gravy fries are super popular with teenagers. Gravy fries and burgers make the best combo and are a perfect Chol Hamoed Dinner. Serve with crushed tomatoes and Israeli salad for a complete meal. Make the gravy ahead of time…

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Crock-Pot Overnight Potato Kugel Hack (Freezer Version)

by | March 23, 2023 | 9 comment(s)

The easiest way to get a fresh overnight potato kugel on Yom Tov. We can’t believe we’re sharing another overnight kugel recipe, but when we heard there’s a new “Chantzy W hack” we knew we were going to be making it this Pesach–and of, course, we’d have to share it with you.  What are the…

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Caramelized Pearl or Cipollini Onions

by | March 23, 2023 | 7 comment(s)

This is the perfect side dish to your steaks and other meats. Steaks are one of my favorite mains to serve, especially when there’s a long Yom Tov and a lot of meals–everyone appreciates something grilled fresh (even if it’s on a grill pan) as a change from those long braised meats. There’s more about…

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