Growing up, I had a thing about pound cake. Every time my mother served it for dessert, I’d smash my fist into my slice of cake and declare, “Pound cake!!” That is not how this dense, moist cake got its name, however. The original recipe called for a pound of each of the major ingredients: …

Somehow I always forget about farfel, then bingo—something jogs my memory when I’m wondering which starchy side to serve with a Shabbos meal and I remember farfel. I don’t know why that should be, because farfel is delicious and should be unforgettable, especially when well-prepared! Perhaps it’s because we eat pasta all the time during …

During football season, or just because it’s cold outside, it’s wonderful to have a big pot of chili on hand to feed a crowd. It’s filling and leaves your mouth tingly with Mexican spices. Even better, the more you reheat it, the better it tastes. Don’t be afraid to double this recipe. It also freezes …

No idea where my dear mother found this recipe, but it’s our absolutely favorite cookie bar in the entire world. It has everything: salty, sweet, chewy, and crunchy, all wrapped up in one delicious bite. And believe it or not, people who hate coconut, love Tom Thumbs, though coconut is a major ingredient in this …