This rice is on an oldie but goodie that always satisfies. Make it in minutes in one pan! I once offered to cook a side dish for a sheva berachot about 16 years ago. I remember distinctly that it was a time when doing anything was hard, even dinner for my own family, let alone…
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Tabbouleh-Inspired Quinoa Salad
Cook your quinoa, chop those fresh crunchy veggies nice and finely, and you’re all set with this great salad. This past summer, I attended a woman’s networking event hosted by Stacey Gindi. Lots of food was prepared for the buffet, but the one thing I kept on going back for was this quinoa. After the…
Why Are These Baked Sweet Potato Fries So Good?
This easy sweet potato fry side dish has been a go-to countless times. There’s something about these sweet potato fries―whenever we made them after publishing Kids Cooking Made Easy―we noticed that they always came out best when we measured the spices exactly and didn’t skip or substitute any. So just trust us. Prep according to…
Why We’re Bringing This Mediterranean Pasta Salad to the Party
This pasta salad works in both dairy and meat versions. It takes a total of 20 minutes to prep. And it really pleases the crowd. Need a dish to bring to a party and not in the mood of making something complicated? How about a dinner that takes 20 minutes to prepare and pleases pretty…
Basics: How to Make Perfect Potato Kugel
From choosing the potatoes, to the way the potatoes are processed…making a great kugel is simple, but the details matter. The perfect potato kugel means different things to different people. But for a real traditional kugel you want it creamy inside and crispy in the outside. I’ve tried every trick out there – heating up…
How to Achieve Perfectly Cooked Stovetop Rice
Do you like long grain rice? Or brown rice? Or do you keep basmati or jasmine in your pantry? No matter your rice, there’s a perfect cooking method for you. Rice is a highly common winter comfort food. It’s a healthy, inexpensive grain that has the ability to transform a humble dinner into a hot,…
How to Make Fermented Pickles – for Health!
Fermented pickles have great health benefits and they’re worth the wait. If you read about my quest to heal my son’s eczema, then you read that I tried and failed many times at the challenge of making my own fermented vegetables (Read why fermented veggies are beneficial for health here). If I’ve learned one lesson…
That Really Easy Side Dish That You Still Need: Sesame Broccoli
What do you do when it’s erev Yom Tov and you need one more side dish? Tastier than plain roasted broccoli and easier than anything else. It was erev Yom Tov and my mother asked me to put together one more side dish. Of course, I wanted it to be something that was very easy….
The Perfect Fall Yom Tov Dish: Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Chestnut Sauce
Want to create autumn on a plate? It’s never been easier with this gnocchi. My sister was looking for a seasonal way to serve gnocchi and came up with this perfect combination. And the best part is that it takes under 10 minutes to prepare, beginning to end! Gnocchi with Butternut Squash Chestnut Sauce …
Even the Kids Can Make These Cheesy Garlic Knots!
Serve these cheesy garlic knots with soup and/or salad for a light, crowd-pleasing meal any time of year. They’re super easy, family-friendly – and the kids can even make these garlic knots for you! Cheesy Garlic Knots Save Print Ingredients 1 store bought pizza dough (defrosted, if using frozen) Approximately 1 ½ cups shredded…
