Oh no, macaroni again!? For a quick, healthy and inexpensive meal serve eggs. Here’s a creative and attractive way to prepare them: Here’s the quick how-to: 1) Cut bell peppers into 1/2 inch rings. 2) Place in a non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray. 3) Crack an egg in the middle of each ring and cover and cook over low heat until... Read more
No birthday party is complete without ice cream and cupcakes. Sometimes the lines between the two get blurred. Brownie bottoms are topped with ice cream. For directions visit The Crafty Penguin. These scoops won’t melt. That’s because they are sugar cookies! For the directions visit Tradewind Tiaras. These towering cones are actually... Read more
This recipe is floating around the web and for good reason. With just 3 ingredients these truffles couldn’t be simpler and there’s no baking involved. Kids can make these almost on their own and the adults will be fooled into thinking these truffles are more complicated than they really are. Experiment with a dash of flavoring extracts and... Read more
We all know the five M’s of Purim… Megillah, Mishteh (meal), Mishloach Manos, Matanos L’Evyonim (charity for the poor), and Mustaches. Chances are you’ve picked up on the party mustache trend. If there ever was an appropriate time to tie in this craze to a Jewish holiday, it has to be Purim. Making chocolate mustache pops... Read more
Another snowstorm, another roundup of snow crafts… If you are not into fussing you can gather snowman elements into a deconstructed snowman snack. Visit Gourmet Mom on the Go for the printable tags. An icy day deserves a frozen treat. After the kids warm up with hot cocoa treat them to snowman sundaes. (The Family Kitchen) (Gordon Gossip) And... Read more
Thanks to Rivki Savitsky of Brooklyn, NY for sharing this recipe adapted from The Food Network. Ingredients: Topping- 5 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Dough- 3 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup butter or margarine 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 2... Read more
Here’s our family’s favorite snowman song (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star): Snowman, Snowman where did you go? I built you yesterday out of snow. I built you round, and I built you fat, I love you, and that is that. But the sun melted you today, Goodbye for now I guess I’ll go play! The only thing possibly more fun than... Read more
Baking a batch of these melt in your mouth cookies is a fun activity for a snow day! Ingredients: 1 cup shortening (try Earth Balance) 3 tablespoons plus 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 cup ground almonds Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the shortening with 3 tablespoons sugar and vanilla. Gradually... Read more
Thanks to Susie Fishbein, author of Kosher by Design Teens and 20-Somethings for sharing this recipe! Here’s something quick, good, and good for you too! The small size of these sliders makes them irresistible. Ground turkey is lean, which makes it a healthy choice, but it can tend toward the dry side. When experimenting on your own with ground turkey,... Read more
Forget making dreidels out of clay (does anyone actually do that?) These would be fun to make with students, or as a Chanukah party activity. How about Shin Newtons? Cut the corners from one end of a fig bar to form a point. Insert a thin pretzel stick into the other end. With frosting, outline the cookies and write the letters. Or Marshmallow Dreidels? These... Read more
Thanks to author Lara Ferroni, author of Doughnuts: Simple and Delicious Recipes to Make at Home for sharing this recipe! This recipe bakes up just as delicious as the fried version, they’re a bit less guilt-inducing, plus cleanup is much easier. The batter also works beautifully in an electric doughnut maker. Note: To get the proper doughnut... Read more
These are so simple to prepare and definitely a crowd pleaser. Dairy and fried foods are both traditional Chanukah fare so this recipe is doubly appropriate! Ingredients: Mozzarella cheese sticks Flour Egg Panko bread crumbs Oil, for frying Marinara sauce, for dipping Directions: Remove the wrappers from the mozzarella sticks. Cut each cheese stick... Read more
Thanks to Susie Fishbein, author of Kosher by Design Teens and 20-Somethings for sharing this recipe! This sweet and creamy combination was famous at sandwich shops across the country in the 1950s. Ingredients: 8 slices soft white bread 1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy or crunchy peanut butter 1 small banana, very thinly sliced 4 large eggs 3 tablespoons... Read more
A kid-approved side dish! Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni 1 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup panko bread crumbs salt & pepper Directions: Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Heat oil in a skillet. Saute diced onion until translucent. Add bread crumbs and stir over a medium flame until toasted and golden brown. Combine... Read more
Don’t be tempted to substitute craisins for the dried cherries in these cake-like cookies, they taste like mini bits of fruit leather and are definitely worth it! Ingredients: 1 cup margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2... Read more
It may be a mouthful to say, but just one bite will have you hooked on this popcorn. Somehow cinnamon has the power to infuse anything with home baked yumminess. This Autumn inspired snack is perfect for afternoon noshing in the Sukkah! Ingredients: 1 large (6 oz.) bag of light popped popcorn (alternatively you can use 12 cups freshly popped corn) 1... Read more
What makes these candy necklace kits way cooler than the standard Fruit Loop Cereal necklaces? You can customize the colors to match your party’s theme. Use an assortment of cereal sorted by color, gummy rings, sour bites and taffies. Each kit should also contain embroidery floss to string the candies and a skewer to poke holes. Impressively... Read more
Thanks to KosherGelatin.com, maker of Kolatin, for sharing this new recipe by Susie Fishbein! Thrill the kids with these yummy, gummy, wiggly lollipops. This one is easy enough for even young kids to make. They are sure to be a big hit at your next party. Whip up a few batches for a variety of colors and flavors. Ingredients: 2 (4-serving) packages... Read more
Zucchini is in abundance now and we found a great way to add it to a family favorite… pizza. You can use store bought pizza dough such as Trader Joe’s or make the pizza dough from scratch. While this recipe does not call for tomato sauce, we prepared a variation using whole wheat pitas, sliced in half, spread with a tablespoon of prepared pizza... Read more
