This is a classic and delicious banana chocolate chip muffin. It’s an adaptation of a recipe I received many years ago, and I have been making them since. The muffins are easy to make (no mixer required), light in texture, and freeze perfectly. Like most...
Dear friends, For your information, here is the shiur link to a new shiur given this morning, in memory of the kedoshim murdered this past Shabbos Kodesh, 18 Cheshvan 5779, in Pittsburgh, z’l, and in memory of the kedoshim murdered in Har Nof, Yerushalayim Ir Ha’Kodesh,...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayeira, Avraham and Sarah’s long awaited son, Yitzchak, is born. At the age of 100 and 90, Avraham and Sarah, respectively, become parents together. וַה’ פָּקַד אֶת-שָׂרָה, כַּאֲשֶׁר אָמָר; וַיַּעַשׂ ה’ לְשָׂרָה, כַּאֲשֶׁר דִּבֵּר - And Hashem remembered Sarah as He...
This week’s recipe is in honor of Parshas Vayeira, and the delicacy of tongue in mustard sauce that Avraham Avinu prepared for his guests (Rashi to Bereishis 18:7). However, as I have never cooked tongue before… I prepared a recipe for mustard sauce over corned...
Parshas Lech Licha. Avraham Avinu, Sarah Imainu. Journeys, Wanderings, Trials, Tribulations, Visions, Prophecies, Battles and Peace Treaties, Bris Milah and Blessings. Lech Licha - the beginnings of the Jewish nation and Jewish destiny. The ancient call that sparked a nation: And Hashem said to Avraham, לֶךְ-לְךָ...
I wanted a new muffin to serve at parsha class on Tuesday morning that would bring the flavors of the fall season indoors. This muffin - with shredded carrots and apple (I used organic for both), oats and applesauce, as well as whole wheat flour...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Noach, we learn of two different societies and generations: the Dor Ha’Mabul, generation of the deluge, and Dor Ha’flaga, generation of disunion and dispersion. The Dor Ha’Mabul were a sinful people, washed away by the great flood waters. Only Noach, his...
This recipe was inspired by the need for a dinner dish that’s different than chicken (made five different ways); and the quest for a dish that’s healthy, filling, low-fat, nutrient-packed, flavorful and delicious all in one. This dish is it! It’s super easy to prepare, with minimal...
Baruch she’he’chiyanu v’ki’yimanu vi’hi’giyanu la’zman hazeh - blessed be He Who has kept us alive, sustained us and brought us to this time. With the conclusion of the yomim tovim, the excitement and anticipation that we feel is palpable, as we prepare to start our...
By now, most of you (us!) have the yomtov menus planned and the food made. However, if you are looking for a nice - SUPER EASY - and delicious side dish, which will be enjoyed by all, this is it. If you don’t have time...