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…
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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…
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…
The 9×13 Life: No Mixer Carrot Cake
Leave the mixer in the pantry. Leave the mixing bowls in the drawer. Make carrot cake with just a pan and a spoon. Recently, I’ve gone on a mixer strike. Unless it’s challah or babka, all the other Shabbos cakes must be no-mixer quickies. Like this carrot cake. Here’s a recent favorite recipe that I…
This is That Mushroom Romaine Salad That Everyone Loves
This Mushroom Romaine salad is one of those favorite recipes that’ll make its way into every household. Some salad recipes go around from friend to friend with no clear credit. As they move along, one adds one ingredient, another removes a different one. This is the particular way that salad recipes get passed from one…
Roasted Veggie Salad with Eggplants & Sweet Potatoes
You know that whenever a salad is finished all the way to the bottom, it’s a keeper. It’s not only a keeper, it’s worth sharing…We’ve just in time for when you need that great salad: Roasted Eggplant and Sweet Potato Salad to feed the crowd. My mother had this salad, prepared by my aunt Yenty…
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! For another great gnocchi recipe, click here….
Mrs. Ort’s Crunchy Cabbage Salad
Tired of cabbage salads and slaw? This version makes cabbage salad exciting, crunchy, and memorable. Mrs. Ort is known for her amazing food, which she generously doles out to all her nearest and dearest. The last time I visited my hometown, she stopped by on Friday afternoon with some of her delights, one of which…
3 Ways to Hide Veggies in Your Kid’s Favorite Dishes
You can either convince your kids to eat veggies. Or get that nutrition in without them realizing. Here are 3 ways to get it done. The holidays are over, and gone are the fried foods, candy, and sugar-laden snacks. Time to get our health on! There are different schools of thought on veggies and kids….

