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Pumpkin Challah

A mildly sweet, spice-scented Pumpkin Challah. Perfect for Sukkot, or for an autumn Shabbat meal. Delicious with melted butter. Kosher. Read More

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Autumn Apple Crisp

Today we are celebrating the Autumnal Equinox, which ushers in my favorite season of the year – Autumn. It also happens to be the first full day of Sukkot, one of my favorite Jewish holidays. I’m celebrating both of these … Read More

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How to Poach Fish Fillets

Today I’m going to share one of my favorite Rosh Hashanah entrées with you. This idea evolved out of… well, a fish head, believe it or not! Every year, we buy a fish head and cook it specifically for the … Read More

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Honey Apple Cake

This Honey Apple Bundt Cake for Rosh Hashanah is moist, sweet, and beautifully iced for a unique twist on Jewish honey cake. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

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Challah Part 2: How to Braid Challah

Learn to braid challah dough, step-by-step pictures. Tutorial. 3 strand, 4 strand, 6 strand, turban round challah, linked loops, challah rolls. Read More

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Challah Part 1: How to Make Challah Dough

Learn to make challah bread for Shabbat with this step-by-step recipe and discover the significance of this tasty Jewish bread. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

Kasha Varnishkes

Kasha Varnishkes – Kasha and Bows

Learn to make Jewish kasha varnishkes the way bubbe did- bow tie pasta, toasted kasha, caramelized onions and melty golden schmaltz. Kosher. Read More

Egg Wash Knishes

Potato Knishes

Last week, I wrote about my Manhattan deli search for the perfect knish. I came back from my trip convinced that nothing compares to a freshly baked homemade knish. Because many of you live in areas where buying a fresh … Read More

Blintzes with Strawberry Topping

Cheese Blintzes

Recipe for cheese blintzes stuffed with ricotta and cream cheese. Includes step-by-step photos. Jewish, kosher, dairy, deli foods. Read More

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Challah Bread Pudding with Kahlua Cream Sauce

A rich and decadent bread pudding recipe featuring eggy challah, raisins or chocolate chips, and luscious Kahlua cream sauce. Kosher, Dairy. Read More

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Lekvar Plum Butter – Prune Filling for Hamantaschen

Recipe for lekvar – plum butter, can be used as a filling for hamantaschen or any cookie or pastry. Thick filling, will not run. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

Apricot Hamantaschen

Lekvar Apricot Butter – Apricot Filling for Hamantaschen

Recipe for lekvar – apricot butter, can be used as filling for hamantaschen or any cookie or pastry. Thick filling, will not run. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

Poppy Seed Hamantaschen

Poppy Seed Filling for Hamantaschen

Recipe for mohn – poppy seed filling for hamantaschen, or any cookie or pastry. Thick rich and creamy filling, similar to Solo. Kosher, Pareve. Read More