Sparlik: The Ultimate Condiment

Sparlik: The Ultimate Condiment

Sparlik is the ultimate condiment. You can spread it on a sandwich, add it to soup, or just spread it on crusty bread or a cracker. It originated as a challah dip–a delicious spread added to the Shabbat table to ensure even more en-JOY-ment at the meal. While I...
Borscht… or Borshch… or Holodnik

Borscht… or Borshch… or Holodnik

I was recently asked about my favorite cool treat for summer. It’s borscht. Or borschch. Or maybe I’ll just get specific and call it holodnik. And guess what? I’m going to show pity on you, the hopeful cook, and put the recipe right up front. Yes,...
Eat the Rainbow… But How?

Eat the Rainbow… But How?

I often give the advice, “Variety in diet leads to variety in nutrition.” It makes sense: Each food has a unique nutritional composition, so consuming a variety of foods naturally leads to improved health. Eating different colors and textures, and enjoying different...
Picky Eater vs The Instant Pot

Picky Eater vs The Instant Pot

Why do you love your electric pressure cooker?  Probably because it makes delicious meals simpler and cheaper. Two things our kids don’t do for us, am I right? One of the big draws with the Instant Pot (and other brands, such as the Pressure Cooker XL) is that you can...
Zoodles!

Zoodles!

Kids can be obsessive about pasta. Who doesn’t love a good bowl of hot pasta? I do. But they are pretty lacking in nutrition. Enter veggie noodles! You can make noodles out of carrots, yams, zucchini, beets, and so many other veggies! Zucchini noodles, or...
Crunch Bowl!

Crunch Bowl!

Did you forget a veggie with dinner? Or maybe you killed the broccoli while tending to a potty training toddler? Crunch bowl to the rescue! Any crunchy veggies in your fridge get sliced and thrown in a bowl. Kids love to crunch! Have a selective eater? Play my...