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baked cheesecake on a plate with cherries on top

Baked Shavuot Cheesecake

Cheesecake is my absolute guilty pleasure treat. I can literally eat an entire cake (don’t ask me how I know). If you’ve felt intimidated by

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tzimmes -carrots and pruns on a golden plate

Tzimmes

This sweet dish of stewed root vegetables and fruits is a massive family favorite for us. We can’t get enough of the honey glaze with

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Tzimmes Cake

Tzimmes Cake

Tzimmes is a sweet stew often served on Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish new year). It is one of those Jewish foods that has so many

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Cinnamon Raisin Challah

Cinnamon Raisin Challah

Challah, the traditional Jewish braided bread, is a timeless symbol of celebration, unity, and blessings. Its golden crust, soft interior, and symbolic shape make it

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Matzo Pizza on a white paper

Matzo Pizza

What is so great about it is that you can put it together in minutes. Whenever I ask my kids what they want for dinner,

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Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Perfect Smashed Brussels Sprouts! This is my new favorite way to eat brussels sprouts. Simple enough for a midweek meal, and impressive enough for holiday

Carrot salad in a white bowl

Israeli Carrot Salad

Mezze, meaning ‘small dishes’ in Arabic, is a culinary tradition that celebrates the art of sharing. These appetizers, salads (like my Israeli Carrot Salad), and

salad dressing in a jar

My Secret Salad Dressing

You will love to make and eat my secret salad dressing. So skip the store-bought dressing with this easy and delicious recipe. When you make

crispy potao latkes with spur crea,

Crispy Potato Latkes

Potato Latkes fall into that wonderful category of Jewish comfort foods. There is so much joy that comes from preparing, serving and eating warm and