Decadent (& Easy) Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Brownies

I mentioned in my Sukkot menu plan post yesterday that I was going to make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Duncan Hines' Brownies for dessert. Many of you asked for the recipe, which I am more than happy to share. I had actually intended to make them … [Read more...]

Shana Tovah ~ Round-Up of Recipes, Simanim Cards, Menu Plans & More

The challot are baked. The silver is polished. The soup is simmering. I've been listening to Yishai Ribo's Seder HaAvoda on a loop to give me a little inspiration since my "avoda" this week has definitely been in the kitchen. I've still got a few … [Read more...]

My Rosh Hashana Menu Plan (2023)

Rosh Hashana is just a week from tomorrow — gulp! (How does it sneak up on me every single year???) I'm not quite in overwhelm-mode yet, but perhaps it's because I was in denial until about two hours ago, lol. I just finished making my menu … [Read more...]

Get the FREE Rosh Hashana Menu Planner Printable + Lots of Recipe Ideas

Rosh Hashana will be here before we know it! Have you made your menu plan? Download my FREE Rosh Hashana menu planner by filling in your name and email on the form above. I can't wait to share it with you! Not sure what recipes to fill up your … [Read more...]

10 Best Passover Desserts

If you had asked me twenty-five years ago to name my favorite Passover dessert, I probably would have groaned and answered: "Ugh! None of them!" Yes, Pesadik desserts of my youth left something to be desired. Dry angel food cake? Glow-in-the-dark … [Read more...]

My Rosh Hashana Menu Plan (2022)

Just ten days until Rosh Hashana! Are you feeling ready? Overwhelmed? In total denial? As I do every year, I'm sharing our Rosh Hashana menu plan —as much as for you as for myself (see why below!). First Night of Rosh Hashana (8 people) As … [Read more...]

My Rosh Hashana Menu Plan (2021)

I am so behind. These "early" holidays really throw me off! Between moving houses just a few weeks ago, and getting my oldest off to mechina for the year (a pre-army preparatory program), to school starting today for my other kiddos, I am just not … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crunch Topping

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and like every other holiday we've celebrated this year, 2020 Thanksgiving will be very different from what we are accustomed. This is the first year I will be home in Israel since making aliyah four years … [Read more...]

My Rosh Hashana Menu Plan (2020 ~ Aka Covid Year)

You guys. You don't need me to tell you this, but 2020 / 5780 has been such a challenging year. Remember back before Pesach, when everyone was like "Oh, it's so sad to be alone for seder, but by Rosh Hashana, we'll all be together … [Read more...]

My Rosh Hashana Menu Plan (2019)

In better late than never news, I have finally made my menu plan for Rosh Hashana. I've even started cooking. Okay, fine. I've only made one thing – double batch of honey cookies. But dessert is a priority, right?  Of course, I used … [Read more...]