Cooking: Shabbos

  • Hasselback Potatoes Simply Elegant Party Fare

    At long last I prepared hasselback potatoes, a simple and elegant way to serve baked potatoes that adds that certain special touch to any meal. Last Friday night I served these delicious potatoes together with a main course of Moroccan Yellow Chicken with carrots. I'm always looking for attractive and simple side dishes, and this…

  • Decorating Challah For Special Occasions

    Want to add an extra special touch to your next festive meal? How about decorating your challahs, or challah rolls with cookie cutter shapes? It's really so much fun (and something the kids would love to help with) and your guests will certainly be surprised as this isn't something one often sees (is it?) I…

  • Baking Challah With Children

    Baking challah with kids is a great activity to do together in the kitchen, and a wonderful way to help them develop a love for this timeless Jewish tradition. When I bake their favorite challah recipe, there's always plenty of dough to let the kids have fun shaping little loaves which they'll proudly eat at our Shabbat table Friday…

  • Baking Delicious Challah Without Eggs

    Challah is one of those things that connects many Jewish families to their Jewish roots, and when it's home baked it's even more special. So while many think they just don't have the time, I can tell you, it's worth the extra effort and once you get the hang of it you'll want to fit…