Enjoy this roundup of easy and delicious recipes for Shavuot. Shredded Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing Shredded Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing Get the recipe here Spiced Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce Spiced Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce Get the recipe here  Fried Gefilte Fish Patties with Onions Fried Gefilte Fish Patties with Onions Get the recipe here Simple Pesto Pasta Simple Pesto Pasta Get the recipe here  Easy Fettuccine Alfredo Easy Fettuccine Alfredo Get the recipe here easy penne alla vodka Easy Penne Alla Vodka Get the recipe here Biscoff Lotus Cheesecake Biscoff Lotus Che ..read more

Easy Fettuccine Alfredo This classic Italian dish features tender fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich and velvety Alfredo sauce. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a comforting and indulgent meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine pasta 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Instructions: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set ..read more

Simple Pesto Pasta This easy pesto pasta dish is made with just a few fresh ingredients, resulting in a vibrant and flavorful meal. The homemade basil pesto coats tender pasta perfectly, making it a delightful weeknight dinner option. Ingredients: 8 oz penne or linguine pasta 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Instructions: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. In a food p ..read more

Classic Creamy Spinach Lasagna This easy-to-make spinach lasagna features layers of tender lasagna noodles, a creamy spinach and cheese filling, and a rich, flavorful tomato sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 15 oz ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and black pepper to taste 1 (24 oz) jar ..read more

easy penne alla vodka This classic Italian pasta dish features a creamy, tomato-based vodka sauce that coats tender penne pasta. It’s an easy, comforting meal that comes together quickly for a delicious dinner. Ingredients: 8 oz. penne pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup vodka 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and black pepper to taste Chopped fresh basil for garnish Instructions: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a ..read more

Creamy Parmesan Pasta This simple yet decadent dish is the perfect way to enjoy a quick pasta meal. Featuring a rich and velvety sauce made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that comes together quickly. Ingredients: 8 oz penne or farfalle pasta 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according ..read more

These are the best hamantaschen I have ever eaten. Sweet cookie dough stuffed with chocolate spread and halva. with a layer of melted chocolate and halva crumbles on top. So delicious! Perfect for Purim. Servings: about 18 hamantashen Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/2 cup oil 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 1/2 cups flour Chocolate spread Halva spread Halva bar, crumbled into little pieces Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips if you want to drizzle chocolate on top Directions: 1. Cream together sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. 2. Slowly add flour and baking powder. Mix together. The ..read more

Lemon Bar Hamantaschen for Purim If you like lemon bars and lemon meringue pie you are going to  love these lemon bar flavored hamantaschen. Tart lemon filling, sweet sugar cookie dough topped with powdered sugar, YUM! Servings: about 18 hamantashen Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/2 cup oil 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 1/2 cups flour Lemon curd, lemon pie or lemon creme filling Powdered sugar Directions: 1 . Cream together sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. 2. lowly add flour and baking powder. Mix together. The dough might be crumbly, use your hands to smooth it out and ..read more

Funfetti cheesecake stuffed hamantaschen for Purim. These hamantaschen are as fun and festive as Purim! Servings: about 20 hamantashen Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup oil 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sprinkles 1 cup cheesecake filling (recipe below) Cheesecake Filling: 1 8oz package of cream cheese 1/3 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine ingredients until smooth. Makes about 1 cup. Glaze: 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon water or milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Cream together sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. 2. Slow ..read more

This Rosh Hashanah I teamed up with Ralphs to bring you an exciting NEW dish for your holiday menu! Ramen noodle kugel. I wanted to take a classic recipe, and give it a twist by adding new ingredients to it, while still keeping some of the original (and beloved!)  flavors. It just so happens that noodle kugel is my absolute favorite comfort food. While I generally have a sweet tooth, I actually prefer salt and pepper noodle kugel over sweet noodle kugel.  It also just happens to be the perfect base to add on to, since it’s savory but subtle. While walking through the isles of Ralphs ..read more