“Gather” Round: A Pair Of Cookbooks From A Toronto Yeshiva
Both books place an emphasis on creativity, finding new and exciting ways to tempt the palate...
Gazelle Horns
I like to put these pastries in a basket for Purim as they make ideal Mishloach Manot.
Potato Latkes: The Recipe
Let's get this out of the way up front; I'm a shredded potato latke man. Ground up or processed potatoes have their loyal following,...
Baked Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
I have a friend who absolutely hates cooking. She just texted me a long thank you for this recipe because she was able to follow it, and everybody loved it!
Healthier, Gluten-Free Cheesecake
With all the heavy and rich dairy dishes we have a tendency to eat over Yom Tov, it’s nice to have something that tastes delicious but isn’t so hard on the stomach.
Perfect Pesach
Until the year I decided to put a stop to all my tremors. I realized that if I wanted my family to experience Pesach and its preparations as uplifting and fulfilling, I'd have to relax and loosen up.
Rush Hour Dinners
These recipes will get you closer to feeding hungry mouths without further exhausting yourself.
Purim Delight
Having everyone home on a snow day can be a lot of fun – the first few times it happens. Once snow day number six hits, perhaps not so much and the real creativity has to come out.
Kosher Scoop: Estee Kafra
While there are those who prefer holding a printed recipe in their hands, Estee has found that a cooking website has many advantages. Aside from the obvious cost factor and the ability to fix the rare mistakes, websites have a far greater ability to offer feedback.
Shavuos 2009 vs. 2019
Triple layered cheesecake with heavy graham cracker crusts will not be on my menu this Shavuos! I opt to create a lighter and simpler portion-controlled version of a cheesy treat.
Chanukah Cooking: Persian Surprise – Sohan
This isn't a nuclear silo, but a Persian surprise coming to you for Chanukah.
Orange Chanukah Dreidel Cookies
The dreidel is one of the best-known games during Chanukah. This four-sided spinning top has four letters: Shin, Hey, Gimmel and Nun.
Soup
This column will focus on making cooking easy and simple. We begin with a perennial favorite dish – Chicken Soup.
‘Chips Ahoy’
Wow! Did you hear that? - A huge sigh of relief from all the women who have finished putting away the last platter of food from Yom Tov!
Frozen Fantasies
For all their deliciousness, frozen beverages do not stand the test of time well, as any ice or frozen fruit thickening your drink will melt into a watery mess.
Fanatic Fantasies Or Purim Pleasures
Purim is a fantastic time for fantasies, so I hope you won't mind my fantasizing about how easy life would be if kids would...
Burekas
These popular little puff pastry parcels are usually filled with potatoes, mushrooms or spinach and cheese. They can be served as snack, as finger foods at a Shabbos kiddush, or as part of a summer picnic. They are a genuine Sephardic-Jewish creation, copied by others throughout the Eastern Mediterranean. They can be served hot or cold; you can prepare them in advance, and then freeze, unbaked. Just pop them into the oven when needed.
Pulled Chicken Fajitas with Guacamole
I love my crockpot.
Simple Home Cooking
Welcome to Part III – what to do with the cooked chicken. Our job is to rehydrate it, change the way it looks, and, at times, hide it using dough, eggs, mayonnaise, or sauce. I have found that making up fancy names for the dish not only adds flair, but will help your family know what to ask for next time. Unless otherwise stated these recipes serve 4-6 people. (Note: Though we use the word chicken – each recipe works just as well with meat or turkey.)
#HubbyisHungry
Since I am a working mother always on the go, I am constantly looking for fast, easy, and different.
Tu B’Shevat Recipes
Here are some recipes to make your Chag La’Illanot a festive one.
Super-Charged Foods
Supercharged foods – a term you might have heard bandied about, but what are they? A simple definition would be any food that is unprocessed, whole and nutrient rich. Below are some suggestions of supercharged foods to add to your diet.
Pastrami Eggrolls With Apricot Dipping Sauce
These taste the best served on Friday night paired with a glass of Tulip Cabernet Sauvignon.
Seared Tilapia with Cucumber Pineapple Salsa
Don’t think that cucumbers and pineapple go well together? Think again, because the crunch of the cucumber and the sweetness of the pineapple merge together to make an outstanding and refreshing relish.
Always Room On The Shabbos Table
It's time for the next chapter in the re-education of kosher cooks. First came correctly pronouncing quinoa, incorporating edamame into salads and soups, and who can forget the strawberry mango salad? Now, there is a mass of new recipes available with the introduction of Kolatin, a parve bovine-based, kosher gelatin. Espresso panna cotta, here we come.
All You ‘Knead’ To Know About Challah Dough
For me, there's nothing like making challahs for Shabbos. But I can't say it's always been the height of my week. There was a time when baking fluffy, light-as-a-feather challahs was a total mystery to me.
Grape ‘Pineapple’ Centerpiece
Our world is filled with amazing color and taste – its great when we can find a way to combine them into something beautiful. Here is a fun idea the whole family can enjoy – with minimal preparation, you can create an original and eye catching centerpiece for any occasion.
Back To School Dinner Ideas!
Summer dinners are blissfully easy. Who doesn't enjoy a good bbq? All kids seem to love chicken and hot dogs, and pretty much anything served up with a side of fries will be devoured. Once it's back to school and the grill is put away, dinner time becomes somewhat of a dreaded chore. Next time you are left with the question, "What's for Dinner?" whip up one of these deliciously easy dinners and instead of worrying about meal planning, simply enjoy family time around the table!
Hubby Is Hungry
It was close to midnight and I was way too tired to go out. I decided to get creative and mix together some apricot and strawberry jam I found in my fridge.