By Sarah Lasry’s Kosherstreet.com recipes for YWN: Summer is almost over and we are all trying to week out the last few days of vacation time with our kids. So for the next week or so I am all about the no-scramble dinner –  where prepping takes less than 5 minutes!  A great way to use [...]

Root vegetables are wonderful in the fall and lend themselves to all kinds of cooking methods that bring out their natural sweetness. This soup combines a few favorite root vegetables and heavy cream for a silky rich meal or starter. Times Prep time: 15 Cook time: 25 Ready time: 40 min Servings 8 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups parsnips, peeled and cut [...]

Roast chicken is definitely one of life’s simple pleasures. This beautiful meal is made complete with the wonderful flavors of chestnuts and fennel and served with a side of slightly sweet yams. Times Prep time: 12 Cook time: 60 Ready time: 1 hour, 12 min Servings 4 Ingredients 1 bulb fennel, cut into 8 large wedges 6 cipollini onions, peeled and halved 1 (4- to [...]

Poached pears are a great lighter alternative to a rich heavy dessert but still have loads of flavor to satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth. Serve with your favorite non-dairy ice cream and experiment poaching different kinds of fruit. Times Prep time: 5 Cook time: 18 Ready time: 23 min Servings 4 Ingredients 2 cups orange juice 1 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 2-inch piece of [...]

This simple salmon recipe is sweet and tangy and a complete meal with easy roasted potatoes –  with very little prep and everything cooked in the oven this is a great weekday recipe when things get busy. Fresh thyme is a great herb to use all fall and winter – a single package should last [...]

Ingredients 1/2 pound frozen puff pastry, defrosted 2 apples 1 lemon, juiced 4 tablespoons margarine, melted 4 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons cardamom Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Roll out pastry dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick. Use a pizza cutter to cut dough into 8 rectangles, approximately 4 x 5 inches. Transfer dough to an un-greased [...]

These are dense and fudgy. 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate ¾ cup (1-1/2 sticks) margarine 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 2 cups chopped vanilla wafers (or any other cookie of your choice), divided Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Melt chocolate and margarine together in microwave and stir until smooth.  Stir in sugar, then eggs and vanilla.  Mix well.  [...]

Ingredients 1 (1-pound) package frozen spinach, defrosted 1 (8-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained 2 eggs separated, whip the whites 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons onion soup mix Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Pour into a 9-inch round baking dish and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Tip: Ingredients can also be [...]

Times Prep time: 5 Cook time: 0 Ready time: 5 min Servings 8 to 10 Ingredients 2 bags frozen peas, thawed (10-ounce bags) 1/2 cup packed mint leaves, plus extra for garnish 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup water Directions In a food processor, combine peas, mint, garlic, olive oil and salt and pulse to finely chop. With food [...]

Times Prep time: 8 Cook time: 0 Ready time: 8 min Servings 8 to 10 Ingredients 4 cups English or hothouse cucumber, diced, plus extra for garnish 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 1 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2 – 2 cups water Directions In a food processor, combine cucumbers, onions, lemon juice, parsley and salt and pulse to [...]