If you are lucky enough to live in a high rise when you first get married, as you walk up the stairs after going to shul (synagogue) you will invariably smell cholent on each floor. The thing I noted was no two cholents smelled the same. One smelled sweet, one smelled spicy, one smelled of … Continue reading Jewish Shabbos Cholent
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Bubby’s Old Fashioned Chicken Soup
Chicken soup was a staple in our house. My grandmother could make a batch in no time and the smell was amazing. It was one of those things I took for granted until one day my mother was sick and couldn't make the soup and it was left to me. I was terrified it wouldn't … Continue reading Bubby’s Old Fashioned Chicken Soup
Slow Cooker Stuffed Veggies
It's almost November so time to pull out the slow cooker and get the healthy comfort food started! This one was definitely a hit in my house. The smell of peppers, tomatoes and potatoes just filled the house. The blend of flavours and textures was amazing. I can't begin to tell you how good this … Continue reading Slow Cooker Stuffed Veggies
Roasted Bone Marrow Sheet Pan Dinner
During Passover time, it's super hard to make meat and potatoes look fancy. I forgot to post this bone marrow sheet pan meal I made using very basic ingredients. It takes no time to make and is delish! It presents well too 🥂 Package of beef marrow bones (look for ones that have lots of … Continue reading Roasted Bone Marrow Sheet Pan Dinner
Yummy Cauliflower-Broccoli Cream Soup
The weather has been so strange in Toronto. Today there is a heat warning and it's October! I actually found a bee in my house the other day, so I guess everyone is confused about what season we are in. Last night, even though I was sitting with the air conditioning on, I was craving … Continue reading Yummy Cauliflower-Broccoli Cream Soup
Sheet Pan Lunches – מגש
So many people right now are making "sheet pan dinners" because they are easy and healthy. I decided to add to this with what seems to be big in Israel right now: sheet pan lunches or "מגש״" (magash meaning tray). There's a well known cafe in Tel Aviv where everyone seems to go to that … Continue reading Sheet Pan Lunches – מגש
Pan Roasted Potatoes
It's Thanksgiving Monday in Canada, meaning it's a legal holiday for many. I've a long month of stuffing myself due to the Jewish holidays, I've been trying to keep the calories down. The problem with me is I LOVE carbs. These pan fried potatoes don't make me feel totally guilty as they are not deep … Continue reading Pan Roasted Potatoes
Easy School Lunch – Israeli Salad/Hummus Wrap
I'm a big fan of easy lunches. The problem is my teenager has Israeli tastebuds and satisfying that in North America is not always so easy. That's why this Israeli Salad/Hummus Wrap makes so much sense. I often make up large quantities of Israeli Salad for our Shabbos meals and put it in a container … Continue reading Easy School Lunch – Israeli Salad/Hummus Wrap
Easy Stuffing Recipe
I love carbohydrates but stuffing has to be one of my favourites. This one is simple to make using a bag of Farfel as the croutons. 1 medium onion diced 2 celery diced 1 cup cooked rice I bag of farfel (8oz) or two cups dried read crumbs 1 tsp poultry seasoning 3 cloves garlic … Continue reading Easy Stuffing Recipe
Easy Couscous Salad
Couscous is an amazing pasta. It was developed in Israel back in 1950s when they couldn't get rice. The roasted semolina wheat gives it a sort of nutty flavour. I love it. It's so adaptable to so many dishes. It can be served hot or cold...as a dairy or meat side...and it's super easy to … Continue reading Easy Couscous Salad