Homemade Matzo Ball Soup is to Jewish families what I expect homemade pasta is to Italian families. That is to say that every family has their own recipe and preferred way to serve and enjoy it. This is ours. What Are Matzo Balls? Matzo balls are those delightful soup dumplings, often floating around in chicken soup, made with matzo meal, eggs, and fat (often chicken schmaltz). Because they are made with matzo (also called ‘matza’ or ‘matzah’), they are traditionally enjoyed on Passover, the Jewish holiday where we refrain from…
Continue ReadingMy Favorite Beet Salad
Yes, this is my favorite Beet Salad recipe, but after one bite we’re pretty sure it’s also going to be your favorite beet salad. There’s something about the combination of sweet, tender beets with cool, creamy Greek yogurt and lots of fresh herbs that just screams easy elegance. Plus, the entire meal is make-ahead friendly, which is a total win for meal prep! You’ll love this served with Za’atar Roasted Chicken (or even just a store bought rotisserie chicken!) or simple Pan Fried Lamb Chops. Really anything that doesn’t overshadow…
Continue ReadingGreek Yogurt Dressing
This cool, creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing is simple to make and full of flavor! Add lots of fresh herbs — you’ll love the bright addition of fresh mint! — garlic, and lemon juice to really round it out. Here’s why we love it so much: Our favorite way to serve this yogurt dressing recipe is with tender, sweet beets, but it’s also fantastic with grilled meats or anything with a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean flavor profile. Also, you can totally just mix this with your favorite salad greens and call…
Continue ReadingParsnip Purée
This creamy, hearty Parsnip Purée is a fall and winter time staple! Cooked similarly to mashed potatoes, but with a sweeter taste, boil cubed parsnips with cream and stock, then purée with garlic and shallots until smooth. A decadent, comforting side dish, perfect with a variety of proteins! What is a parsnip? A parsnip is a root vegetable, closely related to carrots and parsley. While they look like a white carrot, they have an even sweeter taste, more similar to that of a sweet potato. Parsnips can be enjoyed raw,…
Continue ReadingCurried Chicken Salad
This Curried Chicken Salad is one of my all time favorite lunches. I like to prep a batch over the weekend and enjoy it all week long, either as a sandwich (it’s perfect on a flaky, buttery croissant), in a wrap, or simply with crackers or celery. To save time, grab a store-bought rotisserie chicken — they’re inexpensive, flavorful, and can usually be used for multiple meals. Though if you want, you can absolutely roast bone-in chicken breasts at home, then shred or peel the meat. Here’s why we love…
Continue ReadingLemon Chicken Soup
Cozy on up to a big bowl of this Lemon Chicken Soup, filled with tender rice and lots of fresh dill. Perfect on a cool day, this chicken soup is not only fantastic for meal prep, but it’s loved by the whole fam! We need more recipes like this in our lives. Here’s why we love it so much: This recipe is very much inspired by the flavors in a traditional Greek lemon soup (avgolemono), which is one of the most comforting soup recipes imaginable. If you love soup as…
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