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Sour Cream Coffeecake

The history of sour cream coffee cake and a traditional recipe for this beloved coffee-time treat from food historian Gil Marks.

Yemenite-Style Matzo Ball Soup

A classic Jewish chicken soup recipe with a Middle Eastern twist. Golden turmeric-spiced broth with fluffy, flavorful matzo balls. Kosher for Passover.

Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Learn to make savory stuffed cabbage leaves with meat and rice filling and a classic tart and sweet tomato sauce.

How to Make Crispy Perfect Latkes Every Time

Ever wondered how to make perfectly cooked, crispy and delicious potato latkes? Having trouble getting your latkes to stick together and fry up light andRead More

Passover Potato Kugel

Easy, delicious recipe for potato kugel. Crispy and golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside.

Eggnog Gingerbread Kugel

Eggnog Gingerbread Kugel – Jewish Noodle Casserole Made with Eggnog, Holiday Spices and a Gingersnap Crumble Topping Eggnog, holiday spices, and a gingerbread-style topping giveRead More

Cinnamon Babka

Cinnamon Babka Recipe – Bake Tender, Delicious Homemade Cinnamon-Filled Babka with this Illustrated Step-by-Step Tutorial on ToriAvey.com A few weeks ago I posted a recipeRead More

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie – Flaky All-Butter Crust Filled with Coconut Cream and Topped with Lightly Sweetened Whipped Cream and Toasted Coconut. Nostalgic, Family-Inspired Recipe. – My friend KellyRead More

Poppy Seed Coffee Cake

Poppy Seed Coffee Cake – Tender, Moist Yeast Bread with Poppy Seed Filling and a Sweet Lemon Glaze. Time-Tested Recipe. My friend Kelly Jaggers is back withRead More

Chocolate Babka

Chocolate Babka Recipe – Bake Tender, Delicious Homemade Chocolate-Filled Babka with this Illustrated Step-by-Step Tutorial. I’ve received requests for a babka recipe since the birthRead More

Savory Slow Cooker Brisket

Recipe and video for Savory Slow Cooker Brisket with onion, garlic and spices made in the crock pot. Easy, tender, delicious!

Mushroom Barley Soup with Flanken

Mushroom Barley Soup with Flanken – Recipe for Homemade Jewish Deli-Style Beef Soup, Savory and Comforting As a California native now living in Los Angeles,Read More

Challah French Toast with Kahlua Coconut Crème

Challah French Toast with Kahlua Coconut Crème – Decadent Dairy-Free Breakfast or Brunch Recipe on ToriAvey.com I’m traveling on business on the east coast, andRead More

American Cakes – New York Cheesecake

The history of cheesecake and a traditional recipe for New York Cheesecake from food historian Gil Marks on The History Kitchen “I’m quite partial toRead More

Smoked Salmon Goat Cheese Scramble

Smoked Salmon Goat Cheese Scramble – Irresistible breakfast recipe with fluffy scrambled eggs, creamy goat cheese, smoked salmon and fresh dill. Smoked salmon, lox, NovaRead More

How to Make Fluffy Moist Scrambled Eggs

How to Make Fluffy Moist Scrambled Eggs – A method for cooking fluffy, moist, flavorful and evenly cooked scrambled eggs. Get great results every timeRead More

Potato Salad with Dill and Dijon

Potato Salad with Dill and Dijon – A unique and flavorful chilled salad recipe with new potatoes, mayonnaise, whole grain dijon mustard, vinegar and freshRead More

Chickpea Avocado Salad with Lemon and Dill

Chickpea Avocado Salad with Lemon and Dill – Vegan Protein-Packed Egg Salad Alternative by Tori Avey. For sandwiches, salads and more. Healthy, gluten free. IRead More

Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup

Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup – One secret ingredient makes this the ultimate meatless matzo ball soup! Savory chicken flavor without the meat. Kosher for PassoverRead More

Homemade Pastrami

It’s glorious, that first bite of a warm pastrami sandwich on freshly baked rye. If you’ve ever eaten pastrami at a great Jewish deli, youRead More

Rotisserie Chicken Rice Soup

Rotisserie Chicken Rice Soup – Make delicious chicken rice soup from rotisserie chicken, vegetables, herbs and spices. Warm, comforting, richly flavored stock. I’ve had thisRead More

Lightened Up Egg Salad

Note: I have revisited this recipe from my archives and updated it with new photos and an improved recipe. Enjoy! I developed this egg saladRead More