I love having granola around because it makes for such a satisfying breakfast when it’s paired with Greek yogurt. After a year of sticking to my favorite granola recipe, I ventured into this chocolate variety, and it’s great too! Let’s just say, my kitchen sees more than its fair share of oats. To make this granola, preheat your oven to 325º F. Add 2 cups of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut, 1/2 cup of pecans or walnuts, and … Continue reading
Throughout my life, I have always looked forward to noodle kugel. I love the crunchy noodles that toast up on top. For many years, I would only eat the crunchy noodles, decimating the kugel for anyone else who cared to enjoy it. Now, I like the whole thing, but the crunchy noodles and the sweet onions are still my favorites. To make this kugel, dice 2 onions. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan, and fry the onions … Continue reading
It is customary to have round challahs instead of braided challahs for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the holidays marking the Jewish new year. The round shape of the challah is supposed to represent cyclical time and new beginnings. I already perfected a challah recipe that I love, but this was my first time braiding it into a round shape. Although the finished loaf looks complicated, the braiding process is really easy! Here’s how you can follow along (paying more … Continue reading