My Favorite Challah

My Favorite Challah By: Robin Kurss Many people ask me for my challah recipe. I made my first challah at 16, but never every week until Covid hit. Now it is a given that if it’s Friday, there’s a freshly baked loaf at our house. There are so many wonderful recipes out...

Butterscotch Pudding

Butterscotch Pudding By: Robin Kurss When I was little, we lived next door to a family with 3 kids. Often, I was invited to dinner. Their mom ALWAYS made dessert, but it was usually Jello or pudding…and the box used only made 5 servings. Guess who didn’t get dessert??...

Easy Summer/Fall Fruit Galette

Easy Summer/Fall Fruit Galette By: Robin Kurss Here’s an easy dessert that can be made with any fruit you have right now…end of summer, beginning of fall…plums, peaches or apples all work beautifully. It is meant to look rustic, so no worries if you are afraid of...

Grandma Esther’s Mandelbread

Grandma Esther’s Mandelbread By: Robin Kurss Rosh Hashanah is just three weeks away!! I’m starting to bake some sweet things to send to family who live far away. A favorite for me to send this time of year is my Grandma Esther’s Mandelbread. It travels well and always...

Hotel Citadel Celery Salad

Hotel Citadel Celery Salad By: Robin Kurss My friend Lori had us over for Shabbat Dinner. She made a salad which is making the rounds on Instagram, from the Hotel Citadel in Jerusalem. This Celery Salad is unbelievably flavorful and full of interesting and delicious...

Green Beans with Potato Chip Crunch

Green Beans with Potato Chip Crunch By: Robin Kurss I love Molly Yeh. She recently made a topping that would work on just about any vegetable…it’s fun and different and delicious! Makes 4 servings Ingredients:• 6 Tbsp olive oil• 4 cloves garlic, grated• ½ onion,...