food ; mishpacha ester 2.3.2012

“I Can’t Believe It’s Not-Chometz” Chocolate Cake


After the photo shoot for Mishpacha Magazine (where this article orginally appeared)  I had this cake, and a Chometz cake on my kitchen counter, and…. The chometz cake didn’t stand a chance! This cake is seriously delicious! It is tasty enough to … Continue reading



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Candy Melts Hamantaschen


Shortly after I set up a booth for Gefen featuring their new “Wonder Melts”, Leah Shapira of “Cook Kosher” fame asked me to create a post for her Hamentash Week . With candy melts still on my mind, I figured why … Continue reading



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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies


Ever since I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, some 15 years ago, I have never bothered making any other recipe for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. This recipe is very simple -my kids have been making them since they were young. … Continue reading



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Hanukkah Donut Bar


Just behind latkes, donuts are a favorite Hanukkah food. Here’s an idea to make this treat not only delicious, but also fun to decorate. This can also be used as an activity at a Hanukkah Party. To begin, you can either make … Continue reading



food ; mishpacha ester 2.3.2012

Checkerboard and Pinwheel Cookies


Two Tone Cookies Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/3 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 oz unsweetened chocolate finely chopped   Directions … Continue reading



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Cinnamon Buns


Fresh, hot, fluffy, with a mouth watering coffee glaze or cream cheese topping….. need I write more? These cinnamon buns are simply irresistible. Ingredients: Dough: 5 ¾ cup flour 4  ½ tsp dry yeast ½ cup sugar 1 ½  tsp … Continue reading