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Snickerdoodle Noodle Kugel

Posted on February 23, 2024

This Yerushalmi Kugel tastes almost like cake! Try it once, and it will surely become your family’s Shabbos favorite!   Ingredients Snickerdoodle Lukshen Kugel 2 10-ounce bags kugel noodles, such as Fine Egg Noodles 1 and 1/4 cups plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided 2 tablespoons plus 1 and 1/2 cups oil, divided 6 and 1/2 cups water 8 eggs 1 tablespoon  Vanilla Continue Reading »

Border Burgers

Posted on February 21, 2024

What You’ll Need 1 pound 90% lean ground beef 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 bell peppers (red and yellow or green), thinly sliced 4 tablespoons salsa What to Do   Preheat oven to broil. Coat a nonstick broiling pan with cooking spray. In Continue Reading »

Cheesy Broiled Tomatoes

Posted on February 20, 2024

What You’ll Need 4 firm, ripe tomatoes, cored and cut in half horizontally 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 4 scallions, finely chopped What to Do   Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray. Arrange tomatoes on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, cheese, Continue Reading »

Sunshine Salad

Posted on February 19, 2024

What You’ll Need 2 large navel oranges, peeled, sliced, and cut into quarters 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 6 cups romaine or leaf lettuce, chopped 1/4 cup low-fat balsamic vinaigrette 2 tablespoons sliced almonds What to Do   In a bowl, place lettuce, oranges, and onion. Toss with dressing and sprinkle with almonds and serve.  

Hawaiian Coleslaw

Posted on February 18, 2024

What You’ll Need 1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw mix 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (6-ounce) can Mandarin oranges, drained 1/4 cup chopped Maraschino cherries 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper What to Do   In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients until well mixed and evenly coated. Cover and chill for 1 to Continue Reading »

Flourless Brownies

Posted on February 16, 2024

What You’ll Need 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder 1/4 cup  chocolate chips What to Do Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine bananas, egg, vanilla, and cocoa powder; mix well. Stir Continue Reading »

Kung Pao Beef

Posted on February 15, 2024

What You’ll Need 1 (1-1/2-pound) skirt steak 1/2 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 tablespoons unsalted peanuts 2 scallions, thinly sliced What to Do Place steak on a cutting board and slice thinly across the grain. (To make each slice thin, we Continue Reading »

Dark Chocolate Almond Rocks

Posted on February 14, 2024

Ingredients ½ cup almonds, crushed into chunks 7 ounces dark chocolate chips (50% cacao) Directions Spread almonds in a large skillet; toast over medium heat until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour almonds into a bowl. Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides to avoid scorching, Continue Reading »

Pilgrim Chicken Salad

Posted on February 13, 2024

What You’ll Need 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper What to Do   In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites (Dairy)

Posted on February 12, 2024

What You’ll Need 1 cup chunky peanut butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 cup crushed pretzels 1 cup chocolate chips What to Do Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper. In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, butter, and pretzels. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on Continue Reading »