One of my favorite dishes at any Jewish holiday dinner growing up was noodle kugel. It’s an old school custard and noodle casserole situation, but such a comforting staple! It’s a sweet side dish that complements its savory counterparts quite nicely. While it’s often made with raisins, I’ve never been the biggest fan of this … Honey Apple Noodle Kugel Read More » The post Honey Apple Noodle Kugel appeared first on Leisure Fan Club ..read more

Are you a fan of plantains and coconuts? Well then you’ll love this plantain and coconut bread. It’s similar to banana bread in that it’s called a bread but is really more of a snack cake. That and it tastes extremely similar to banana bread. Anyway, if you’re a fan of any of those things … Plantain and Coconut Bread Read More » The post Plantain and Coconut Bread appeared first on Leisure Fan Club ..read more

Is there anything better than homemade jam? It’s the perfect way to preserve the taste of summer. I’m normally a big fan of berry jams, but this year I decided to go a different route by using stone fruit. I ended up with a plum and strawberry jam steeped with bay leaves. So I guess … Plum and Strawberry Jam with Bay Leaves Read More » The post Plum and Strawberry Jam with Bay Leaves appeared first on Leisure Fan Club ..read more

Looking for a party dip that’s easy to make and extremely delicious? This creamy and dreamy roasted cherry and stracciatella dip is it! While it does take a little bit of time to make (this varies depending on how you’re sourcing your stracciatella – more on that later), I promise you that it’s worth it. … Roasted Cherry and Stracciatella Dip Read More » The post Roasted Cherry and Stracciatella Dip appeared first on Leisure Fan Club ..read more

Peach season has an absolute chokehold on me. When peaches hit the shelves, they’re the only things I want to eat. By themselves, in sweet things, in savory things, you name it. So it felt only natural to use them in a cake! I opted for a brown butter peach crumb cake with lots of … Brown Butter Peach Crumb Cake Read More » The post Brown Butter Peach Crumb Cake appeared first on Leisure Fan Club ..read more

Note: This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click through and make a purchase, I’ll get a small commission at no cost to you. Thanks so much for your support! When I got pregnant, I vowed not to let my new role as a mom keep me from traveling. I have a … How to Travel with a Toddler (By Road and Air) Read More » The post How to Travel with a Toddler (By Road and Air) appeared first on Leisure Fan Club ..read more

This might be a somewhat unpopular opinion, but I think I like sorbet more than ice cream. Don’t get me wrong, ice cream is wonderful. But when it’s really hot out I’d just rather not eat something milk based. I’m also a real fruit fiend, so sorbet is the clear winner in my book. This … No-Churn Strawberry Sumac Sorbet Read More » The post No-Churn Strawberry Sumac Sorbet appeared first on Leisure Fan Club ..read more

Growing up Jewish, I was always jealous of my Christmas celebrating friends’ holiday festivities. My family partook in some light Christmas activity, but it never really felt like it was for me. So this year, I wanted to share a simple sugar cookie recipe that’s easily customizable because it’s made with M&Ms. The beauty of … Christmas and Hanukkah M&M Sugar Cookies Read More » The post Christmas and Hanukkah M&M Sugar Cookies appeared first on Leisure Fan Club ..read more

In just one week, it’ll be Thanksgiving. Wild, right? I don’t know about you, but I still feel like summer just ended. Luckily, I’ve been doing this whole food blogging thing for a while, so I’ve got an extensive list of recipes that are perfect for the holiday season (specifically Thanksgiving and Christmas). Full disclosure, … My Favorite Recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas Read More » The post My Favorite Recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas appeared first on Leisure Fan Club ..read more

Are you a caprese sandwich fan? I live for them. I’ve never been big on lunch meat, so once I discovered this cheesy sandwich there was no turning back. But do you know what I think I love even more than a traditional caprese sandwich? A persimmon caprese sandwich. Persimmons are an absolute delight. They’re … Persimmon Caprese Sandwich Read More » The post Persimmon Caprese Sandwich appeared first on Leisure Fan Club ..read more