Nana Bananas Vanilla Marshmallows
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Special Diets
Blueberry Mini-Muffins
These are what Entenmann's mini-muffins want to be, but can't be, because of preservatives.
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Mom’s Brisket of Beef – classic version
The best Jewish brisket ever! I was raised on this. Every holiday, there was a brisket. My friends would clamor
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Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Simple and fast, this is a great recipe for a weeknight.
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Shrimp of the Devil
This was my mothers recipe for Shrimp fra Diavolo. Then I butchered it to suit the palate of those who
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Seven Layer Salsa Dip
If you haven’t had this at a party, then you haven’t been to enough parties. Sure, you can buy it
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Pasta Fagioli Soup
A hearty and delicious pasta fagioli, so good that we got the recipe from the chef
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Grandma Etta’s Chicken Soup
This is the quintessential Jewish chicken soup. This has been the staple of my family for generations. Whenever one
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Goat Cheese and Pesto Spread
Delicious appetizer to serve your guests! This is particularly good with ritz style crackers.
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Mom’s Matzo Brei
A delicious, traditional Jewish breakfast food for Passover, but tasty any time of year! The literal translation is “Fried
Grandma Etta’s Horseradish
That hot pink stuff in the jar? Mild. A poor, pale shadow of true horseradish. This stuff, if you get
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Mom’s Brisket – Slow Cooker Version
The best Jewish brisket ever, but in a slow cooker! I was raised on this. Every holiday, there was a
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Challah French Toast
French toast that is just the right amount of crispy and chewy and is not overly sweet.
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Cucumber Salsa
I published this recipe a while ago but I wanted to post it again since I’ve been experimenting with
Berry Yogurt Smoothie
My daughter waits all winter for what we call “smoothie season,” in the summer. This is our favorite recipe.
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Cheese Balls
An hors d’oeuvre straight out of a 1970s cocktail party, except it actually tastes good.
Grandma Etta’s Applesauce
This was a staple in my house growing up. I made this recipe as baby food for both of my
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Matzo Meal Pancakes
As a child, I loved when my mom made these for breakfast. I always like them with cinnamon-sugar, but they
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