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Fancy Schmancy Tuna Melts

Posted on September 20, 2023

What You’ll Need 1 (12-ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 rib celery, sliced 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 slices rye or pumpernickel bread 4 slices mozzarella cheese 4 slices Cheddar cheese What to Do Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 10- x 15-inch baking sheet with cooking spray. Continue Reading »

Double Chocolate Chewies (Dairy)

Posted on September 19, 2023

What You’ll Need 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans What to Do   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl with an electric Continue Reading »

Savory Mushroom Blintzes Recipe

Posted on September 18, 2023

You may think of blintzes as always filled with a sweet cheese filling and topped with preserved fruit, but in Russia and the former Soviet Union, blintzes are made savory just as often as they are made sweet. My Ukrainian grandmother loved to make blintzes with a variety of fillings: from farmers’ cheese and cherries Continue Reading »

Shana Tova

Posted on September 16, 2023

May we all be written and sealed for a good year

Does Sriracha Go Bad?

Posted on September 14, 2023

In short, yes — all food goes bad eventually. But fear not, sriracha has an extremely long shelf life, so it’s much more likely that you’ll use it all before any spoilage occurs. This means that an open bottle of sriracha is totally okay in the fridge for up to three years! Sriracha is made Continue Reading »

Southern Fried Apples (Dairy)

Posted on September 13, 2023

Ingredients 1x2x3x 4 medium Granny Smith apples 6 tablespoons butter ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Peel, core and slice the apples. Set aside. Melt butter over medium-low heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add sugar, cinnamon and salt; stir to combine. Add apples and cook, stirring regularly, until just tender (about 8-10 minutes). Be careful not to Continue Reading »

Sweet Pickle Slaw

Posted on September 12, 2023

What You’ll Need 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickles 3 tablespoons pickle juice 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (16-ounce) package coleslaw mix What to Do   In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickles, pickle juice, vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, and salt; mix well. Add coleslaw mix and Continue Reading »

Summer’s Best Slaw

Posted on September 11, 2023

What You’ll Need 1 (16-ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, finely diced 1 cup Italian dressing 2 tablespoons light brown sugar What to Do   In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, celery, bell peppers, and jalapeno pepper. In Continue Reading »

Nine Jewish Things About Pomegranites

Posted on September 9, 2023

1. The Pomegranate Is One of Israel’s “Seven Species.” The pomegranate is one of the seven species of Israel (along with wheat, barley, grapes, figs, olives, and dates) listed in the Torah in Parashat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25). 2. Pomegranates Traditionally Symbolize Fertility and Love. In Jewish tradition, pomegranates are a symbol of fertility and love, winning them frequent mention Continue Reading »

Blueberry Lemonade

Posted on September 7, 2023

What You’ll Need 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 to 5 large lemons) 3 cups ice cubes 4 cups sparkling water or club soda What to Do In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, blueberries, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil Continue Reading »