Not up to rolling out a dough and baking hamantaschen? Get in the Purim spirit with these four easy and tasty ways to enjoy the three-cornered pastry. Hamantaschen are meant to be symbolic; no one said they need to involve a from-scratch cookie dough, a rolling pin, and a mess in the kitchen. Here are…
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Two-Ingredient Side Dishes: Garlicky Roasted Potatoes
These Garlicky Roasted Potatoes are one of the side dishes you’ll make the most often in the least amount of time. If you’ve seen this post on Sweet Potatoes and this one on Green Beans, you know how easy this one is going to be as well. These garlicky roasted potatoes are my go-to Friday…
Two-Ingredient Side Dishes: Butternut Squash with Techina and Za’atar
This butternut squash is one of the side dishes you’ll make the most often in the least amount of time. You already know the gig. You’ve made these Sweet Potatoes, these Green Beans, and even these super easy Potatoes. Now for something a little more exotic, but just as easy, try this butternut squash: Butternut…
Two-Ingredient Side Dishes: Roasted French Beans and Grape Tomatoes
These are the side dishes you’ll make the most often in the least amount of time. Did you see the first installment in my 2-ingredient side dishes series last week? If so, you learned all about my desire to cook things are super simple yet delicious nonetheless. Well, here’s the next in the series (and…
Two-Ingredient Side Dishes: Maple Sweet Potatoes
These are the side dishes you’ll make the most often in the least amount of time. If you’ve seen my Yom Tov menu, you’ve already figured out that I’m a lazy cook. I like easy, quick recipes that are delicious, satisfying, and super simple to prepare. There have to be many more out there like…
The Secret of the Best Frozen French Fries
You can be a gourmet cook…and still proudly serve the best frozen fries. All you need is a little seasoning. Some people would start an article like this, “Ok, I admit, I serve frozen French fries [shame face]…blah blah blah….” I have nothing to be ashamed of. I proudly serve frozen French fries. All the…
The 4 Ways I Use My Mini Crock-Pot
Attached to your full-sized slow cooker? The mini version offers lots of cooking conveniences too. Some people love their Crock-Pot. They put up dinner in the morning (or even the night before and keep it in the refrigerator) and dinner is ready in the afternoon. I’ve tried to become one of those types of people….
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…
Pomegranate Seeds Add Pops of Sweetness and Color in Daniella Silver’s Couscous
Enjoy one of your favorite simanim in this easy couscous side dish. Such a pretty side dish, this simple couscous salad is great for any occasion and especially Rosh Hashana. Beautiful, bright pomegranate seeds give this dish a pop of pink and a surprising freshness by adding a burst of juice to every bite. And…
Your Favorite Cookbook Author’s Favorite Recipes- Renee Muller
We asked Renee Muller what her family loves and what her fans love…and discovered one more little culinary secret. BCP: What is your family’s favorite recipe from Our Table? Renee: Oh wow. That’s like asking me to pick one of my children. Seriously? Well, if I really have to do this, then I’d say among…