This Pesach ketchup is a key ingredient in the Miriam’s General Tso Chicken from her new book Real Life Pesach Cooking. If you use bottled ketchup, go ahead and take advantage of the convenience. If you don’t, however, this is a fabulous solution! Miriam says, “This ketchup recipe was originally created by my friend and…
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Orzo and Chicken Stir-Fry
Leftover cooked chicken gets a delicious makeover in this easy one-pot recipe. Even if you’re on a tight schedule or budget, this dish will help you get a nourishing, appealing meal on the table. It saves money because we’re repurposing our leftover chicken from Shabbos, and it saves time because it’s one pot, 30 minutes,…
Crunchy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
They’re fun, crunchy, healthy, and super kid-friendly too. These Crunchy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a win-win for dinner. With many of the recipes I write, I try to keep in mind the pickiest eater I know…that includes those who won’t eat vegetables or taste new ingredients. I also think about those who only stock basic…
99+ Dinner Ideas!
I know. You cook every day. And yet, you still can’t think of a single thing to cook for dinner tonight. UPDATED FOR 2024. Three days in a row, I received phone calls from three different friends. “What are you making for supper?” they each asked. After the third phone call, I decided it was…
Hearty Minestrone With Meatballs
Really, it’s called “Italian Wedding Soup” but with a name like that, we weren’t sure you would give it a try… Minestra is soup in Italian, and maritata means “married.” Minestra maritata ended up being called “wedding soup” but it’s definitely not served at Italian weddings. It’s just a marriage (and a very good one)…
Hearty and Comforting Chunky Butternut Tomato Soup
There’s no blending and minimal chopping in this soup that both warms and fills you up. This is exactly the chunky hearty soup that you want to make on a chilly day. It checks the boxes for me and is totally suitable as a meal too. And–it rewarms well too. You might just need to…
Chaya’s Chatzilim
There is nothing better than chatzilim with challah. Or sourdough. Ever since I bought my first Fresh and Easy cookbook, this is the recipe that I would prepare again and again without fail. How funny is that? Even the obsessive baking of Everything But The Kitchen Sink Cookies came later on. At that point, I…
Salmon Arayes
There’s a bunch of reasons why I love this dish. Ok, we’re ready. Let’s make these Salmon Arayes now. Combine all the ingredients, from the little itty bitty salmon cubes down through the spices. Stuff them into pitas. If you find these medium-sized pitas (mini but not super mini) great. Otherwise you can cut your…
The Art Of Roasting Chestnuts
Or better, the struggle. Back in 2012, I wrote a recipe in Ami on how to properly roast chestnuts. Or better, looking back, that was what I thought was the ONLY way one should eat a chestnut. I was still very new here and very European and very much homesick, especially for the roasted chestnuts…
Asparagus and Sweet Pea Soup
A perfect way to kickstart soup season and give your family a warm hug. As a chef, and recipe developer I find creating soups to be more on the challenging side of recipe development. Creating soups is all about taking humble vegetables and transforming them into a hearty, and comforting dish that is packed with…
