“Mommy’s Traditional Stuffed Cabbage” from Our Table is the recipe that gets Renee the most “thank you” emails after every Simchas Torah. “I don’t ‘do’ hulupchas.” That’s what I told my father-in-law during the first Simchas Torah at my in-laws. “No such thing. Nobody doesn’t ‘do’ these.” Convinced, I agreed to taste one. He was…
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4 Ingredients + 4 minutes = Honey Roasted Red-Skinned Potatoes
Really, any time of year is the perfect time for honey roasted potatoes. When I was planning my Rosh Hashanah menu one year, I realized that these honey roasted potatoes would be the perfect side. They’re easy to prepare, but provide just the right twist for Yom Tov. I prepared another batch just to test…
Make This Pomegranate Studded Quinoa Salad for Yom Tov
You’ve decided on your mains. But what about your sides and salads? Make Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate. Need a Rosh Hashanah-inspired dish that you can pull out for Yom Tov lunch? This Pomegranate Quinoa is gorgeous, fresh, and light…plus you can make it ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to a week!…
The 9×13 Life: The Low Cal Cauliflower Side Dish Mom Loves
The only problem with this cauliflower side dish for mom is that the kids will want to take some too. Do you want that quick, low-carb side dish for mom without having extra work? Just throw this cauliflower in a 9×13 and you’re done. You won’t need to babysit it and it can cook at…
Basics: How to Cook Quinoa
Learn the way to cook this ancient grain for the best possible results. Some people love it, some people hate it. But if you cook quinoa correctly (and use it in one of the great recipes linked below), you’re certain to have a great salad or side that’s both healthy and popular. 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water….
Fancy Rice: The Side Dish You Need To Prepare Today for Yom Tov
Looking for the perfect side you can simply pull out of the freezer? This rice dish couldn’t be easier. Everyone always needs a good side dish. Especially on erev Yom Tov, with many many meals coming up, the urge to diversify and keep things pretty and different is real. This rice side dish does that…
Salami Chips are the Next Big Craze
Looking for an addition to your charcuterie board? A great make-ahead extra for your bbq? Or just a fun finger food for a Shabbos meal? Salami Chips. Did you make and love the beef jerky? Now I’ve got an even more versatile recipe of that will be the next big hit. Ready to make some…
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…
Meet Your Next Level Roasted Veggies
This version of roasted veggies is super easy to prep, unexpectedly delicious, and you can make a large quantity in little time. Who ever thought such simple ingredients could have such amazing results? I used to call these potatoes, “Newlywed Potatoes” because they’re what I used to make when I first got married. Recently, I…
Need Sides, Right? These *Gorgeous* Sweet Potato Nachos are It.
Could a potato side dish possible be colorful, beautiful, and so fun to eat? Well, yes. Sure, sweet potato fries are easy to make. They’re amazing with simply salt, garlic, and smoked paprika (as we seasoned ‘em here). They’re amazing drizzled with silan. You can also prep ‘em as we did in this post? But…