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Fried Matzo Brei with a drizzle of honey

Fried Matzo Brei

To make Matzo Brie, the Matzo is broken into small pieces and soaked in hot water or milk until it softens. Then it is mixed

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mocked chopped liver in a brown bowl

Mock Chopped Liver

Mock chopped liver is a delicious, healthy, and vegetarian alternative to traditional chopped liver. This recipe is perfect for those who follow a vegetarian diet,

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Charoset spread with Dates in a brown bowl with a spoon inside

Charoset with Dates

Charoset is a traditional Jewish dish served during Passover. It’s a sweet mixture of apples, nuts, wine, and spices, symbolizing the mortar used by the

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a pile of Toffee Matzo Brittle with sprinkles

Toffee Matzo Brittle

This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth when you need a Kosher for Passover treat. With just five simple ingredients and some

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a hand holding S'mores Hamantaschen

S’mores Hamantaschen

Hamantaschen are a classic Jewish recipe that evokes so many childhood memories. The ingredients are simple and straightforward: butter, powdered sugar, eggs, and flour. The

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vegan hamantachen on a plate with powdered sugar

Vegan Hamantaschen

Hamantaschen are sweet triangle-shaped cookies that Jews enjoy during the holiday of Purim. They are also great for gifting and a staple in our Purim

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Flourless Passover Brownies on a white paper

Flourless Passover Brownies

Whether you’re observing Passover or just looking for a tasty dessert recipe, these brownies are sure to please! These flourless brownies are the perfect dessert

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Purim Basket (Mishloach Manot)

Purim Basket (Mishloach Manot)

Besides gifting friends and neighbors, I also participate in the exchange of local and national Israeli Purim baskets. These baskets or packages are filled with homemade

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3 Hanukkah donuts

Baked Hanukkah Donuts

Homemade Baked Hanukkah Donuts coated with chocolate frosting. You are probably asking yourself what makes them special for Hanukkah? And the answer is the SPRINKLES!

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Star of David Pretzels with sprinkles on a white paper

Star of David Pretzels

These adorable Star of David Pretzels are perfect when you don’t have a ton of time but want to make something cute and festive. They’re

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Leek Patties on a white plate

Leek Patties

Sephardic Jews call them Keftes de Prasa, and traditionally they are served on Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, and Passover. Often made with meat and deep fried,

apple challah

Round Apple Challah

I make Challah all the time but this year, I wanted to take it to a higher level! Apples are the perfect addition to a

vegan hamantachen on a plate with powdered sugar

Vegan Hamantaschen

Hamantaschen are sweet triangle-shaped cookies that Jews enjoy during the holiday of Purim. They are also great for gifting and a staple in our Purim

No Bake Israeli Biscuit Cheesecake on a white plate

No Bake Israeli Cheesecake

This dessert does not take long to prepare, but it definitely needs time to set. Make it the night before you need to serve it,