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Gluten-Free Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-Free Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies

The best gluten-free Passover chocolate chip cookies: chewy, easy, and kosher for Pesach. Made with potato starch and almond flour. Full recipe and vi

Thanksgiving Leftover Pies

Thanksgiving Leftover Pies

Turn Thanksgiving leftovers into delicious hand-held pies. An easy leftover makeover recipe with video from JIY, Jew It Yourself.

Marak Shel Couscous (Traditional Couscous Soup)

Marak Shel Couscous (Traditional Couscous Soup)

A traditional marak shel couscous recipe: hearty vegetable soup served over couscous, perfect for Sukkot and holiday meals. Full recipe with video.

Grandma's Famous Honey Cake

Grandma's Famous Honey Cake

A famous family honey cake recipe for Rosh Hashana: moist applesauce cake soaked with honey syrup and a honey vanilla drizzle. Easy recipe with video.

Four-Braided Round Challah

Four-Braided Round Challah

Learn the four-braided round challah: an easy challah recipe with a step-by-step braiding video, perfect for Rosh Hashana and Shabbat.

The Spiral Challah

The Spiral Challah

How to make the classic spiral round challah for Rosh Hashana: easy challah recipe and shaping video from JIY, Jew It Yourself.

The Crown Challah

The Crown Challah

Make a stunning crown challah for Rosh Hashana or Shabbat. Easy challah recipe with a step-by-step shaping video.

Easy Asian Stir-Fry

Easy Asian Stir-Fry

A quick and easy Asian stir-fry recipe: big flavor, one pan, dinner in minutes. Kosher friendly with video instructions.

Crispy Fried Lasagna Cubes

Crispy Fried Lasagna Cubes

Turn leftover lasagna into crispy fried lasagna cubes: golden outside, melty inside. An easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

Pistachio Crusted Chicken

Pistachio Crusted Chicken

Juicy pistachio crusted chicken with a crunchy nut coating. An easy, impressive kosher chicken recipe with video.

Mac and Cheese Fried Nuggets

Mac and Cheese Fried Nuggets

Turn leftover mac and cheese into crispy fried nuggets with creamy centers. Easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

Stuffed Sweet Potato with Eggs

Stuffed Sweet Potato with Eggs

A loaded baked sweet potato stuffed with eggs: an easy, healthy breakfast recipe with video from JIY.

Pasta Pizza Bites

Pasta Pizza Bites

Turn leftover pasta into pizza bites on skewers. A fun, easy leftover makeover recipe kids love, with video.

Shawarma Burrito Bowl

Shawarma Burrito Bowl

Turn leftover shawarma into a loaded burrito bowl with rice, beans, and tahini. Easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

Stir-Fry Spaghetti with a Crunchy Kick

Stir-Fry Spaghetti with a Crunchy Kick

Turn leftover spaghetti into a savory stir-fry with a crunchy kick. Quick leftover makeover recipe with video.

Deli Roll Pinwheels

Deli Roll Pinwheels

Turn leftover deli meat into flaky deli roll pinwheels. An easy kosher appetizer and leftover makeover recipe with video.

Irresistible Ice Cream Pie

Irresistible Ice Cream Pie

An irresistible ice cream pie with a fudgy brownie crust. Easy make-ahead dessert recipe with video.

Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed Zucchini

Tender stuffed zucchini boats with a savory ground beef filling. An easy one-pan kosher dinner recipe with video.

How to Preserve and Revive a Sourdough Starter

How to Preserve and Revive a Sourdough Starter

Dry your sourdough starter before Passover and bring it back to life after: a proven preservation and revival method with video.

Maple Wine Glazed Roast

Maple Wine Glazed Roast

A tender roast with an irresistible maple wine glaze, perfect for Shabbat and holiday tables. Full kosher recipe with video.

Ultimate Gluten-Free Chewy Cookies for Passover

Ultimate Gluten-Free Chewy Cookies for Passover

Ultimate chewy gluten-free cookies for Passover: an easy Pesach dessert recipe with video from JIY.

Matzo Ball Soup

Matzo Ball Soup

Classic matzo ball soup for Passover: golden broth and fluffy matzo balls. The ultimate seder comfort food, with video.

Flanken Roast

Flanken Roast

A tender flanken roast for Passover and holiday meals: simple seasoning, slow cooking, incredible results. Kosher recipe with video.

Reese's Plant-Based Cookie Dessert

Reese's Plant-Based Cookie Dessert

An easy plant-based Reese cookie dessert that works perfectly after meat meals. Pareve dessert recipe with video.

Homemade Laffa Bread

Homemade Laffa Bread

Make pillowy homemade laffa bread in a pan: an easy Israeli flatbread recipe with video from JIY.

Rainbow Hamantaschen

Rainbow Hamantaschen

Rainbow hamantaschen for Purim: an easy hamantaschen recipe with a colorful twist, full video included.

Classic Hamantaschen

Classic Hamantaschen

An easy hamantaschen recipe for Purim: buttery dough that holds its shape, any filling you like. Step-by-step video included.

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Stuffed Chicken Breast

An easy stuffed chicken breast recipe that looks and tastes impressive. Kosher dinner recipe with video.

Molten Cup Chocolate Chip Cookie Pies

Molten Cup Chocolate Chip Cookie Pies

Molten cup chocolate chip cookie pies: a 3-ingredient dessert with a gooey center. Easy recipe with video.

Sourdough Meat Pizza

Sourdough Meat Pizza

A sourdough meat pizza with a crisp tangy crust and savory topping. Kosher pizza recipe with video.

Sourdough Bagels

Sourdough Bagels

Chewy sourdough bagels made from your starter: boiled, baked, and better than the bagel shop. Full recipe with video.

BBQ Hot Dog Rice Bowl

BBQ Hot Dog Rice Bowl

Turn leftover hot dogs into a BBQ rice bowl: quick, kid-approved leftover makeover recipe with video.

Bagel Pockets

Bagel Pockets

Sourdough bagel pockets with a savory filling: a hand-held stuffed bagel recipe with video.

Hot Dog Chips

Hot Dog Chips

Crispy hot dog chips: the easy snack hack made from leftover hot dogs, with video instructions.

Bagel Dogs

Bagel Dogs

Homemade sourdough bagel dogs: leftover hot dogs wrapped in chewy bagel dough and baked golden. Recipe with video.

Empanada Magic

Empanada Magic

Turn leftovers into golden flaky empanadas: an easy leftover makeover empanada recipe with video.

Sautéed Onions

Sautéed Onions

The set-and-forget method for perfect sautéed onions: sweet, golden, and endlessly useful. Recipe with video.

The Perfect Crispy Latkes

The Perfect Crispy Latkes

The perfect crispy latkes for Hanukkah: golden edges, tender centers, and every trick that gets them there. Recipe with video.

Sheet-Pan Latkes with Pulled Brisket

Sheet-Pan Latkes with Pulled Brisket

No-flip sheet-pan latkes topped with overnight-braised pulled brisket: the ultimate Hanukkah mashup, both recipes with video.

Polenta Pizza

Polenta Pizza

Polenta pizza: a crispy 3-ingredient gluten-free pizza crust that comes together in minutes. Recipe with video.

Pizza Salad, Evolved

Pizza Salad, Evolved

The pizza salad, evolved: turn leftover pizza into a crunchy, satisfying lunch. Leftover makeover recipe with video.

Burger Salad

Burger Salad

Turn leftover burgers into a loaded burger salad: all the fixings, none of the bun. Leftover makeover recipe with video.

Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Showstopper

Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Showstopper

A complete sourdough bread recipe: from active starter to a crackling, bakery-quality loaf. Full method with video.

The Ultimate Stuffing Makeover

The Ultimate Stuffing Makeover

The ultimate leftover stuffing makeover: crispy edges, rich center, completely irresistible. Recipe with video.

Thanksgiving Leftover Pockets

Thanksgiving Leftover Pockets

Wrap Thanksgiving leftovers in puff pastry: golden hand-held pockets of stuffing, potatoes, and more. Recipe with video.

Perfect Rice in the Instant Pot

Perfect Rice in the Instant Pot

Foolproof Instant Pot rice: perfect separate grains, zero babysitting. The simple method with video.

Ultimate Marble Cake

Ultimate Marble Cake

The ultimate marble cake: rich chocolate swirled through tender vanilla cake. Easy recipe with video.

Creamy Broccoli Soup

Creamy Broccoli Soup

A silky, creamy broccoli soup that comes together fast: easy comfort food recipe with video.

Quinoa Burgers

Quinoa Burgers

Quinoa burgers that hold together and actually crisp: an easy vegetarian burger recipe with video.

BBQ Salami Bites

BBQ Salami Bites

BBQ salami bites: a ridiculously easy 2-ingredient appetizer that disappears fast. Recipe with video.

Leftover Mashed Potato Knishes

Leftover Mashed Potato Knishes

Turn leftover mashed potatoes into crispy fried knishes with eggs and flour. An easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

Smoked Beef Jerky

Smoked Beef Jerky

Homemade smoked beef jerky: simple marinade, low and slow smoke, incredible flavor. Kosher jerky recipe with video.

Quinoa Patties

Quinoa Patties

Crispy quinoa patties from leftover quinoa: an easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

Challah French Toast Extravaganza

Challah French Toast Extravaganza

Challah French toast: thick slices of leftover challah in rich custard, grilled golden. Easy recipe with video.

Shepherd's Pie Surprise

Shepherd's Pie Surprise

A shepherd's pie built from leftovers with a golden mashed potato top. Easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

The Pizza Toppings Makeover

The Pizza Toppings Makeover

Use up leftover pizza toppings in this easy veggie pizza bake: sauce, cheese, and vegetables, no waste. Recipe with video.

BBQ Chicken Bliss

BBQ Chicken Bliss

Reinvent leftover chicken as sticky BBQ chicken bliss: an easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

Instant Pot Meat Sauce

Instant Pot Meat Sauce

Rich Instant Pot meat sauce with slow-cooked flavor in a fraction of the time. Easy kosher recipe with video.

Championship Chili

Championship Chili

A championship-worthy chili recipe: deep spice, hearty texture, guaranteed requests for seconds. With video.

Incredible Sourdough Pizza

Incredible Sourdough Pizza

The most incredible sourdough pizza: blistered, chewy, naturally fermented crust. Full recipe with video.

The Original Leftover Makeover: Grilled Chicken

The Original Leftover Makeover: Grilled Chicken

The original Leftover Makeover: turn leftover grilled chicken into a brand new dinner. Easy recipe with video.

Mount Sinai Cake

Mount Sinai Cake

Make a Mount Sinai that's as delicious as it is beautiful! If you prefer individual cakes check out this article! For this recipe you'll need: 2 Boxes…

Hamantaschen!

Hamantaschen!

What's Purim without Hamantashen? Hamantashen are traditional three-sided Purim pastries with filling hidden inside. They are said to resemble Haman’s…

Tu B'shvat Trees

Tu B'shvat Trees

Tu B'Shvat is the New Year for the trees, so obviously we had to make a delicious treat to celebrate! This edible Tu B'Shavt craft is perfect for kids…

Doughnut Making & Decorating

Doughnut Making & Decorating

Donuts or doughnuts? Either way they are delicious! Learn how to make delicious doughnuts for Chanukah with Nechama Heller and then learn an easy hack…

Crispy Latkes

Crispy Latkes

There's nothing quite like homemade fresh latkes. Nothing. Not even the amazing Trader Joes frozen ones. They are easy to make in no time at all. You …

Hanukkah Cookies

Hanukkah Cookies

Nothing gets me in the mood for Hanukkah quite like Hanukkah Cookies. This recipe is from my Bubby. She's been making them as long as she can remember…

Challah Time

Challah Time

Nothing says 'Shabbat' more than the smell of warm challah permeating every inch of your home. Learn how to make Sarah's famous challah! Watch an over…

Shabbat Dessert

Shabbat Dessert

Today we are going to make a delicious ice cream pie but we are going to cheat and use Dunken Hines Browny mix and Trader Joe's Soy Ice Cream for a de…

Shabbat in Under an Hour

Shabbat in Under an Hour

With the Shabbat Project a little different this year, we are excited to share a solution to the biggest hurdles to cooking for Shabbat "I don't want …

Rosh Hashana Challah 4 Ways

Rosh Hashana Challah 4 Ways

On Rosh Hashana we eat round challah symbolizing the cycle of the year. Learn how to make 4 different types of challah for Rosh Hashana with Sarah's f…

Mount Sinai Cake

Mount Sinai Cake

Make your own mini Mount Sinai that's as delicious as it is beautiful! For this recipe you'll need: A mini- bundt cake or unfrosted cupcake Icing Fond…