• spiked watermelon shlushy
    Drinks,  Pareve

    Spiked Watermelon Slushy

    Watermelon. Sugar. High! This spiked watermelon slushy will get you in that summer vibe very quickly. With a refreshing blend of watermelon, mint, and lime this drink is the perfect addition to your poolside lounging. Everyone knows that Memorial Day weekend is the official start of summer. The weather is warm, the kids are ready for school to be out, the grills are going, and for those fashionistas, white in back in season. This drink provides a welcome cool relief in the warm weather. And, it can also be made in large batches so there is plenty to go around! Starting with the basic flavors of a good mojito we…

  • vegan mac and cheese
    Mains,  Pareve,  Side Dishes

    Mac & Cheeseless: Vegan Mac & Cheese

    My sister is a die-hard dairy fan! Shavuot is HER holiday. And she enthusiastically recommends this Vegan Mac & Cheese recipe. In fact, she is allowing us to make this recipe instead of our usual dairy mac & cheese. Enough said. The only “specialty” ingredient in this vegan mac & cheese is nutritional yeast which is actually available in almost every grocery store. Nutritional yeast has a nutty and cheesy flavor making it a great substitute for cheese in many recipes. We love sprinkling it on popcorn, mixing it into mashed potatoes, and especially using it to make cheesy sauces like this one! We have used both the Trader Joe’s…

  • Dairy Desserts

    Sweet Cheese Pastries

    Shavuos 2021! I.love.this.Yom.Tov. If you know me I love love (insert 100 more “love” here) dairy- and yes cheese I am looking at you! Shavuos is a dairy fans’ dream- with the pastas, quiches, sauces, soups, and of course the main star Cheesecake. Confession time. Growing up I hated cheesecake! Ok ok hate is a strong term, but I really disliked it. I didn’t get why people loved it so much. As I got older, I came to love it and now I am a fan. My mom used to make the best cheesecakes, dairy and pareve ones. This recipe is a tribute to the classic cheesecake flavor. Some tangy…