Tag Archives: easy

Lemon Veggie Baked Sole

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

In the real world, we eat sole. Continue reading →

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Red Lentil Fusion Curry

Posted on June 8, 2017 by

Fusion. It’s the rage in food these days. Instead of sticking to one ethnicity on our plate, we go for regional fusion. Taco pizza. Hamburger sushi. Latke sliders. I’m not sure if these experiments stem from boredom or extensive world … Continue reading →

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Easy 5-Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

There are some childhood flavors that stick with you no matter where you move. For me, it’s peanut butter that’s stuck. This easy, 5-ingredient cheesecake brings together the nostalgic flavor of a classic American sandwich and a popular Israeli no-bake … Continue reading →

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Summer-Friendly One-Pot Shabbos Solution: Couscous Chicken

Posted on May 19, 2017 by

Even people who love to cook, like me, have those weeks when they don’t want to spend all Friday in the kitchen. In the winter, Fridays are simply too short, but chicken soup and cholent are a popular, easy go-to … Continue reading →

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Chili-Free Chili

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

Recently, I participated in a video conference for write-from-home mothers. One of the tips offered in the lesson on time management was to realize that there is no such thing as a “normal” week for a mother. Over the week since … Continue reading →

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Peatitim

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

Update: An incomplete draft without the full recipe was accidentally published yesterday. I have corrected it. Happy Monday! I know, it’s really Wednesday, but with Purim on Sunday, the kids all still on vacation Monday, and Tuesday being “get to … Continue reading →

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Lite Chocolate Ganache (Parve, Vegan)

Posted on March 7, 2017 by

When I was a kid, my shul (synagogue) had a sisterhood. The members cooked for congregational Chanukah and Purim parties, organized an annual rummage sale as a fundraiser, and had lots of Sunday morning meetings. My current shul doesn’t have … Continue reading →

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Vegan Burritos with Easy Refried Beans

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

I grew up in a fiber-rich household. We ate bran muffins, not blueberry; Sorbees, not Skittles; macaroni and baked beans more than macaroni and cheese. At school, I sat across the lunch table from white bread with mayo and American … Continue reading →

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French Toast Casserole

Posted on February 27, 2017 by

I used to make French toast at least once a week. As a meal for two or three people, it’s very fast and easy, and there are always remains of challah and the ends of bread loaves floating around my … Continue reading →

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Hidden Veggie Tomato Sauce

Posted on February 24, 2017 by

It’s that time of year again. Sunday will already be Rosh Chodesh Adar, meaning six weeks until Pesach (Passover). Last year, on Rosh Chodesh Adar Alef, an Israeli neighbor asked me if I had started cleaning for Pesach. After I regained … Continue reading →

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