If your oven will be on a low temperature throughout Yom Tov, is it still possible to cook in it and not only warm up food? The answer is yes! It always seems that people want to be completely ready and cooked before Yom Tov so they can “relax” on Yom Tov itself (haha!). However,…
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Chummus Plates: Always A Crowd Pleaser + The Perfect Beginning To Any Meal
Here’s how to elevate your hummus/chummus plate (or how to keep it simple!). When it comes to feeding a crowd on Yom Tov, chummus plates are a great item to serve as an appetizer, or on the table alongside the appetizer. Everyone loves to dip challah into chummus. Make one to serve in the middle…
This Roasted Eggplant Salad is a Great Addition to Your Shabbos or YomTov Table
Bright and fresh flavors take this eggplant salad to the next level. There’s always something amazing cooking at my sister’s house. No, really. They have a very open home, so there’s usually someone cooking up something in the kitchen. And since her husband is a caterer from a family of caterers, it’s always worth peeking…
These Shabbos Potatoes Are My Family’s Favorite Friday Night Side Dish
Easy to make and to reheat, these potatoes might just be the ultimate Shabbos comfort food. Since the very beginning of my cooking days, these potatoes have had their spot on the Shabbos menu. I don’t make it every week, but when I do, everyone is happy. And I never make just what I need…
Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake: Smells Like Fall, Tastes Like Yom Tov
Yes, we did it again. A 9×13 that doesn’t look like one You all loved and baked our marble cake, and yes, we know you did, because we got all your enthusiastic feedback and photos! Thank you for that! One of our readers (@moonlightlayette) shared that she turned the swirl into a cinnamon swirl, and…
Simple and Gorgeous: Salmon with Beet Puree
This fish is very impressive and easier to prepare than you can imagine. Because isn’t that what you expect from BCP? This was one concept I knew would be perfect to share because it results in a restaurant-worthy plate with minimal work. The puree is a simple one. Since I’m using pre-cooked beets, it’s just…
How to Make a Great Jalapeno Dip
It’s not too spicy, but it still has that kick. Is jalapeno one of your favorite dips on the Shabbos table? Now you can make it even better (and adjust the heat to your family’s liking!). Make adjustments by adding more jalapeno, or removing seeds from the one that’s included in the recipe. Jalapeno Dip…
How to Serve a Perfectly Cooked Steak on Shabbos
It makes sense that we always prepare slow-braised meats for Shabbat. But is it even possible to have a medium-rare steak? Actually, yes. I remember, years ago, when my children were very young and not yet meat eaters, I would prepare a steak for my husband for the main dish on Friday night. We definitely…
No Oven On? Crock-Pot BBQ Brisket Is the Perfect Hot Main Dish
Put up this brisket ahead of time and it’s hot and ready when you need it. One of my personal favorite recipes in Dinner Done cookbook is the Oven-Smoked BBQ Brisket (page 130). I’ve made it so many times I even made a Pesach version (I will share it next Pesach!). I realized it freezes…
Make a Dairy, Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
This soup cooks entirely in a 9×13 pan! You can make this soup in any deep 9 x 13 pan that can work both on the stovetop and in the oven (like the one pictured – don’t use a disposable). If you don’t have one, make it in a regular pot. Like any regular soup,…