yom tov food

Scallion & Sesame Cauliflower Over Rice

by | September 20, 2023 | 1 comment(s)

Warm and comforting, a little different, and definitely dig-in-able. Sides are hard.  You know it’s true because most caterers and restaurant chefs don’t manage to think of new and creative sides either.  Sometimes they just seem so boring.  Despite that, we’ve had some great sides here on BCP! This is especially true when it comes…

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Use This Piping Bag Hack When Storing All Your Mousses/Dips/Sauces

by | September 23, 2022 | 2 comment(s)

You’ll be ready to dress up beautiful plates when your piping bag is ready in the fridge. You’re beginning to make your menu, and that includes that special starter or dessert that has a component that needs to be piped fresh. Think: A sauce or dip that goes on a fish appetizer. An avocado sauce that gets…

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Prep Ahead and Always Have Fresh Garlic Ready Without a Mess

by | September 21, 2022 | 10 comment(s)

Love cooking with fresh garlic? We’ve got a tip that will eliminate the messy garlic press from your dinner prep. While we love the convenience of frozen crushed garlic cubes, they don’t really measure up to freshly minced garlic prepared at home. And many of us are already buying the peeled garlic cloves at local…

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How To Prepare and Pack Your Yom Tov Food for Travel

by | September 14, 2022 | 15 comment(s)

We broke down the process for maximum efficiency and minimum hassle. If you’ve ever traveled for Yom Tov and prepared your own food, you know that it’s a big job. Huge, actually. And if you’re hosting at your destination, it can feel impossible. Last year, we changed our Yom Tov plans very late in the…

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Bake Your Gefilte Fish

by | September 08, 2022 | 13 comment(s)

Forget the pot. Forget the onion. Forget the carrot.  It’s 2022. Almost  ‘23. We will never stop eating gefilte fish (serving it, at least. Debatable on the eating part), but, we will figure out how to simplify the cooking.  Know that sticky smelly pot that you really don’t enjoy washing out? It’s a distant memory…

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What Can I Cook on Yom Tov in a 200-250⁰F Oven?

by | September 19, 2021 | 12 comment(s)

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

by | September 18, 2021 | 1 comment(s)

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…

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This Roasted Eggplant Salad is a Great Addition to Your Shabbos or YomTov Table

by | September 17, 2021 | 6 comment(s)

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…

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These Shabbos Potatoes Are My Family’s Favorite Friday Night Side Dish

by | September 14, 2021 | 11 comment(s)

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…

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Simple and Gorgeous: Salmon with Beet Puree

by | August 30, 2021 | 7 comment(s)

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…

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