“Hava NaGrilla” – Philadelphia Kosher Smoke BBQ Festival recap!

Philly, here we come! On this 4th of July, America’s Independence Day, it feels appropriate to share my recap of the Philadelphia Kosher BBQ “Hava Nagrilla” festival from just nearly 2 weeks ago, where your fav team, “5 Dudes & A Vegetarian” competed! So here you go, ‘Murica – Happy Birthday! But really, what isn’t … Continue reading ““Hava NaGrilla” – Philadelphia Kosher Smoke BBQ Festival recap!”

Korean BBQ Rice Bowls

Korean BBQ has been on my list to make for a while.  I was looking for something to grill for Father’s day that I could do hot and fast, as I did not have the patience for a long cook. I figured it would be a great time to give it a shot. Korean BBQ … Continue reading “Korean BBQ Rice Bowls”

Jerk Chicken Wings

We’re just a week away from our Jamaican Pop-Up Event at Ezras Israel Congregation in Chicago! If you haven’t registered yet, here is the link! Since Rachel and I are cooking delicious Jamaican Caribbean food at this upcoming event, here’s a sneak peek at one of the menu items, jerk chicken. What is Jerk Chicken? … Continue reading “Jerk Chicken Wings”

Chayote Squash Slaw

We’re just 2 weeks away from our Jamaican Pop-Up Event at Ezras Israel Congregation in Chicago! If you haven’t registered yet, here is the link! Since Daniel and I are cooking delicious Jamaican Caribbean food at this upcoming event, here’s a sneak peek at one of the menu items – Chayote Squash Slaw. What is … Continue reading “Chayote Squash Slaw”

Mojo Chicken Tacos

This coming Thursday is Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army defeating the French in the battle of Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is not Mexican Independence Day. That is September 16. To many on this side of the Rio Grande, it is a great excuse to eat Mexican food.  Mojo … Continue reading “Mojo Chicken Tacos”

Cheeseburger Salad Bowl

Cheeseburger Salad Bowl For those of you in the Keto or Low-Carb community, you know full well what a “Big Mac Bowl” is. This is my spin – a KOSHER take on this classic keto dish, made with my homemade “Big Mac sauce” – the Cheeseburger Salad Bowl! Low-Carb goodness I’ve been following a low-carb … Continue reading “Cheeseburger Salad Bowl”

Roasted Salmon with Spicy Thai Coconut Red Curry Sauce

Roasted Salmon with Spicy Thai Coconut Red Curry Sauce Yup, we’re here again. That time where we look at our calendars and think, “is it REALLY almost Rosh Hashanah? Where did this YEAR go?!” That’s what we’re all thinking, especially with the last year and a half in a total time warp. Well, for this … Continue reading “Roasted Salmon with Spicy Thai Coconut Red Curry Sauce”

The Cheese Board: Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert Level

Charcuterie boards seem to be all the rage these days. While we have already covered making large meat-based charcuterie boards, with the holiday of Shavuot approaching and its concentration on dairy, I figured it was time to address how to make a smaller cheese board. This is one of those times were the quality of … Continue reading “The Cheese Board: Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert Level”

Fried Halloumi Cheese Bites with Kansas City-style BBQ sauce

It’s been some time since I posted a recipe here on MYV and for good reason. Ellie and I closed on a condo a few weeks ago and we’re getting ready to move (don’t worry, just 2 blocks away). So needless to say, I’ve been a little preoccupied. BUT, since the Super Bowl is THIS … Continue reading “Fried Halloumi Cheese Bites with Kansas City-style BBQ sauce”

Pomegranate and Silan Glazed Chicken Legs for Tu BiShvat

Tu BiShvat, the Jewish new year for trees, a Hebrew Arbor Day of sorts,  is approaching.  One of the customs for Tu BiShvat is to eat foods from the Sheva Minim, the seven special species of agricultural products of Israel.  They include wheat, barley, dates, figs, pomegranates, olives, and grapes. I wanted to create a … Continue reading “Pomegranate and Silan Glazed Chicken Legs for Tu BiShvat”