Ice Cream Topped with Impression Cookies

The impression cookies are sure to make an everlasting impression, both in taste and style. When I found these innovative impression rolling pins, I couldn’t believe that I’d never seen them before. Indulge yourself and...

Sruly Engel // Engel Financial Services

A few months ago, I hosted a panel at the Compass Sales Seminar in Stamford, Connecticut (which I wrote about in Ami Issue 522). One of the panelists who was scheduled to appear was...

Beyond the Surface // Creating another reality

In this week’s parshah, we meet two more of our saintly Imahot, Rachel and Leah. Rachel, the Torah tells us, was yefat to’ar v’yefat mareh, beautiful of form and beautiful of appearance (Bereishit 29:17)....

One-Pan Chicken Bottoms with Tomato Pasta

2 peppers, sliced into strips (color of your choice; use frozen if desired) 2 onions, diced (or 1 can Easy Onions) 4 chicken bottoms 2 (15-oz) cans tomato sauce 1 (16-oz) package pasta, cooked 4-6 tablespoons sugar Salt and pepper,...

Anticipation // Waiting for Mitzvos

Anticipation is probably the best word to describe what’s in the hearts and minds of children when they learn that it is already Chodesh Kislev, conjuring up images of Chanukah parties with bubbies and...

School Board Scuffles // A consummate mentch is maligned

During the public comment portion of an October 27 meeting of the suburban Phoenix Chandler Unified School District board, a woman identifying herself as Melanie Rettler took the microphone to rail against critical race...

Lasagna Roll-Ups

Yield: 8 roll-ups 1 egg 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup broccoli florets, cooked and finely chopped ¼ teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt 10 lasagna noodles, cooked (includes 2 extra in case some tear) 1½...

Pesto Tomato Chicken with Bulgur

4 chicken cutlets 1 6 oz jar classic pesto  - in a pinch, you can sub with frozen basil cubes  2 medium tomatoes, sliced into rounds Salt + pepper 1.Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit. 2. Place cutlets in a...

Cheese Puffs

Yield: 12 puffs 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk + 1 large egg, divided 1 tablespoon water ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract                    ...

Cheesecake Cupcakes

Yield: 18-20 cupcakes Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 5 tablespoons butter, melted filling: 2 (8-oz.) containers whipped cream cheese 4 eggs ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Top layer: 2 cups (1 pint) sour cream 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure...