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The Taste of a New Year: Beyond Apples and Honey
At Rosh Hashanah, many people traditionally eat apples dipped in honey, a sweet snack that represents our hope for a sweet new year. But although...
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Israeli Pita Recipe
BIG - Boston Israel Group is bringing you a bread baker recipe for phenomenal pita breads. Indulge in the taste of hummus's best friend! ...
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Easy Shabbat Chicken Soup Recipe
Want to try an easy Friday night family meal? Family Connections reader and mom Sheri Gurock (owner of Magic Beans in Brookline) shares her family’s...
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Celebrate Shavuot with an Ice Cream Party
The holiday of Shavuot, or the Festival of Weeks, which falls this year on May 27, marks the Jewish community’s receiving of the Torah on...
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The BEST Passover Choco Chip Allergy Free Cookies
Hello to all of those who are celebrating the eight days of affliction…sorry, I mean Passover. As most of you know, Passover is my least...
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Passover the Healthy Way: Easier Said Than Done
Let me preface this review by giving points for degree of difficulty. Cooking anything for Passover, let alone something healthy, is as hard as herding...
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Get Creative with Charoset
By Jodi JarvisDirector of Early Childhood and Family Life at Temple Isaiah in Lexington Have you noticed that charoset is typically one of the most...
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Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken: An Easy Gluten-Free Entree for Passover
1 large roasting hen (~6 pounds), giblets removed 7-8 sprigs of thyme 2 whole lemons ¼ cup olive oil Kosher salt Pepper Preheat the oven...
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Dill Carrots: An Easy Gluten-Free Side Dish for Passover
2 pounds of baby carrots or carrot sticks 3 table spoons of olive oil 3/4 cup chopped fresh dill Boil a pot of water....
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Crispy Potato and Leek Roast
Crispy Potato and Leek Roast 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled 4 shallots, thickly sliced lengthwise 4 medium leeks sliced thin...
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