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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pineapple and Marshmallows
The Backstory:Â Oh yes, you know this one: this is the retro sweet potato casserole that Bubbie or Grandma or some fabulous aunt of yours made every single Thanksgiving or Chanukah that had Maraschino cherries and pineapple rings […]-READ-MORE>
Crispy Potato Kugel
There are many ways to make this classic side, but our crispy potato kugel is savory from green onions with a surprise topping that takes it over the edge!
The Backstory: This crispy potato kugel recipe was given to me when I[…]-READ-MORE>
Sweet and Nutty Charoset
Our sweet, crunchy mixture of fruit, nuts, wine, and spices make our sweet and nutty charoset a taste you’ll recall from childhood. It’s so good, you’ll eat it by the spoonful.
The Backstory:Â Hosting a Passover Seder can be over[…]-READ-MORE>
Gloria’ s Zucchini Casserole
The Backstory:Â My girlfriend Gloria is an excellent cook. About 30 years ago my husband and I were invited to her home for dinner. Â This casserole was one of the delectable foods she prepared that night. Â Whatever she served wa[…]-READ-MORE>
Au Gratin Potatoes
The Backstory:Â From the first moment I set foot in Paris in the winter of 1997, I loved it the way everyone who falls in love with the City of Love (and Light) falls in love. Deeply, madly, insanely. More of the Backstory after t[…]-READ-MORE>
Perfect Cranberry Sauce
Our perfect cranberry sauce is sweet, tart, and the easiest side you’ll make for Thanksgiving, Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
The Backstory:Â What really needs to be said about everyone’s favorite Thanksgi[…]-READ-MORE>
Carrot and Raisin Salad
The Backstory: Another one of those classic buffet and party salads, comes the sweet and crunchy Carrot and Raisin Salad. Why didn’t I appreciate this masterpiece all those years ago when it showed up at nearly every family bris[…]-READ-MORE>
Grilled Pineapple
Sweet. juicy grilled pineapple is the perfect ending to a summer meal. It stands on its own or rises to perfection with a dollop of ice cream or sorbet.
The Backstory:Â Grilled Pineapple is just about one of the most delectable[…]-READ-MORE>
Rhea’s Sweet Tzimmes
Rhea’s sweet tzimmes has a delicious bright note from sweet pineapple added to carrots, apricots, prunes and honey. Perfect for the High Holidays or Pesach.
The Backstory: Moving to South Florida in 1994 was a  shock to my wa[…]-READ-MORE>
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven roasted vegetables are sweet, caramelized, and fork tender. They are so delicious, they can be an entire meal unto themselves.
The Backstory:Â Roasted vegetables are so easy to prepare. And they are a great pairing for chi[…]-READ-MORE>
Sauteed Yellow Squash and Zucchini
Sauteed yellow squash and zucchini is sweet, tender, and just about the perfect side dish.
The Backstory: This fast and easy recipe is something that I’ve whipped up many times whenever squash and zucchini are in season. Iâ€[…]-READ-MORE>
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
The Backstory:Whether you call it Sweet potatoes or Yams, potatoes of every shape, texture, and color have been around for eons.  Practically every culture has its own way of preparing them, from the most rustic recipes (boiled,[…]-READ-MORE>
