Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

I've long struggled with the best way to make chicken soup. In fact, on more than one occasion, I've asked for your advice on the KOAB Facebook wall. No what I did, my soup just wasn't consistent. Sometimes it turns out really well - all rich and … [Read more...]

Rosh Hashana Menu Plan 2016

You'd think that with Rosh Hashana not falling out until October this year that I would have been super organized and ready to go by at least the last week of September. But noooooo! I am dragging my feet as much as possible and dreading the … [Read more...]

10 Delicious Rosh Hashana Dessert Recipes

Wondering what to make for dessert this Rosh Hashana? Wonder no more! Here are 10 amazing desserts, perfect for Rosh Hashana. And bonus, they're great for Sukkot, too. These are desserts I have made and personally recommend, desserts I am planning … [Read more...]

Menu Plan for Week of August 22nd (Whole30 / Paleo-Friendly)

Hey - look at that! It's a menu planning post! Our summer was a bit hectic and I will admit that menu planning took a back seat. But with school starting up again next week, I'm trying to reestablish some good kitchen routines. Like having the … [Read more...]

Shavuot Menu Planning Ideas

  Get things started with this delicious Baked Panko Mozzarella Balls with Creamy Tomato Soup from Peas and Crayons My kids love Wacky Mac, but this Martha Stewart's Creamy Mac-n-Cheese from Smitten Kitchen is slightly more … [Read more...]

Passover Menu Plan 2016

My 10 year old came home from school the other day and told me a joke. Ima, have you cleaned yet for Pesach? A little bit, mostly upstairs. Why? Well, have you started cooking? Nope, not yet! Well, you'd better get on it. Pesach is coming. Don't … [Read more...]

It’s a Giveaway | Brand New “Celebrate” Cookbook By Chef Elizabeth Kurtz (3 Winners)

Just in time for your Pesach menu planning, I have an awesome giveaway for my KOAB friends today! Emunah of America has published a brand new cookbook by the singular kosher chef Elizabeth Kurtz, called Celebrate: Food Family Shabbos. I … [Read more...]

Easy (But Still Elegant) Chicken Rolls

Aren't these pretty? I was asked last week if I write recipes? I sort of laughed and said, "Well, if you can call it that." Then I went on to explain that while I used to love to patchke (putter about) in the kitchen, over the last few years, … [Read more...]

Lemon Strawberry Sorbet (Kosher for Passover)

When it comes to Passover desserts, I believe that less is more. I make chocolate covered strawberries every year, and a batch of matzah "crack". A good fruit salad goes a long way, too. And then there is this refreshing, delicious Strawberry … [Read more...]

Weekly Menu Plan (Week of 3/27/16)

It's Sunday morning, which means .... Time for some menu planning! The post-Purim week is always a challenge in our house. My goal with this menu plan was to create health-full meals that will somehow compete with the baskets-full of JUNK that … [Read more...]