Summer. BBQ. Sides. Pasta Salad. Isn’t that how everyone’s mind goes? When I think of BBQ sides I think of three main ones – Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, and Coleslaw. But all those are so heavy with all the creamy mayonnaise dressings. Enter the gorgeous, light, silky Lemon Dill Pasta Salad. This salad is a combination of some of my favorite ingredients including seasonal vegetables, pasta, and a vinaigrette that screams big summer flavor. Starting with a base of roasted veggies you have zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, and mushroom giving you all that freshness which only comes when vegetables are in season and at their peak. There’s a reason tomatoes…
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Red White & Blue Nachos
Happy fourth everyone!! Tomorrow is #4thofJuly and people across America are celebrating with BBQs and buying things on sale We love BBQs and shopping but decided to change things up and make something different, but still yum and still in the spirit of this American Holiday:) Nachos.Nachos.Nachos I don’t know about you but it takes me forever to decide on things- especially at restaurants. I usually and casually browse the menu and think about what to order, but often end up getting my usuals that I always do when I eat out. And yup nachos is one of them! There is something about that cheesy, crispy, salty combo of the…
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Grilled Peaches with Oat Topping
Summer is officially here! I know because I’m writing this directly in front of the AC with a large glass of iced tea (with lots of ice!). I also know because of the amazing variety of summer fruits that are now in season! Cherries, strawberries, peaches, plums, watermelon…. The list goes on. Let’s talk fruits on the grill. Grilling summer fruits brings out the sweetness of the fruit with an addictive smoky undertone. You can also do this indoors on a grill pan with similar results. When you grill fruits you want to make sure you don’t cook them too long. Just long enough to get those deep grill marks…
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Caramel Swirl Ice cream with Almond Brittle
Summer time!! Hands down one of my fave seasons- sunny days, BBQs. beach vibes, and loads of Iced Coffee. Nothing screams summer more than a delicious creamy sweet ice cream and we dedicate this post to our dads today- #happyfathersday! Sorry we are leaving the burgers and steaks for another time:) I don’t know about your dad, but mine LOVES ice cream. Hardcore dairy goodness, none of the parve stuff. So when we were thinking what we can make for Father’s Day that takes it up a notch, homemade ice cream right away came to mind. Listen I will admit it. There is a time and place for everything, store…
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African Peanut Stew
I don’t even know where to begin with this delicious peanut stew! I was doing some research for what to make for dinner one night and I came across this idea of peanut stew and I was hooked. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and savory with a filling combination of veggies and chickpeas. I love working with new ingredients and for me collard greens was a first. I don’t know about you but when I hear collard greens I think American southern cooking. To my surprise collard greens are actually a staple in African cooking. This to me is one of the best things about food as a whole,…
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Our Kitchen Kit: Vegan Edition
We’re backkkkk….again! Yes, we checked out for a nice minute. We feel like a total broken record saying that (insert a million emojis here) We will admit it. But we are super pumped to B”H be working on #opop stuff again! With Purim just over and Pesach just 2 weeks away (yikesss) food is on everyone’s mind (check out previous years recipes for detox ideas and recipes for the Chagim) In recent years plant based products have become a major trend- whether you are a true Vegan, a Vegan wannabe , or just love trying new different things. The Kosher food industry really upped their game with substituting dairy, meat,…
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Apple Stuffed Monkey Bread
I can’t believe the chagim are almost here. To many people September symbolizes a fresh start whether a new school year, a new season, or in my mind a new year. A fresh start means new opportunities and possibilities. It’s also a time to try things you never have before and if you have never tried monkey bread, believe me, now is the time. This apple-stuffed monkey bread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of apples and cinnamon with a sticky glaze makes this dessert irresistible. Traditionally when making an easy monkey bread recipe, people will use canned biscuit dough. Unfortunately, that’s one item that has not hit…
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Pomegranate Meatballs
Rosh Hahshana is approaching, and I have mixed feelings on it (insert a whole bunch of different emojiis here) We know there is so much prepping and cooking that goes into making Yom Tov, that one pot one pan meals are so much needed and appreciated! So no worries. We got you. On Rosh Hashanah it is customary to eat foods with symbolic importance. When it comes to pomegranates, however, the symbolism lies in the fruit itself. By eating the pomegranate, we express our wish for a year filled with as many merits as a pomegranate has seeds. We are starting off our cooking with these sweet and tangy Pomegranate Meatballs! So…
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New Series: Our Kitchen Kit
We’re backkkkk! Yes, we checked out for a nice minute. We will admit it. Between all of life’s hassles, from Rachel working at GOOGLE ( I am allowed to brag for you R:), to doing some podcasting of my own and more, we took a small break. But we are back and b”h better than ever! Rosh Hashanah is only a few weeks away (yikes) but we have already started to think of easy and delicious recipes. Before we get to those (stay tuned for the coming weeks) we are launching our new series called “Our Kitchen Kit”! Where we choose one of our favorite food/drink/trend/product and give our take…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Creamy Kale & Almond Dip / Pesto
We all know and love our good friends, pesto and guacamole. Well… what if the two of them had a baby? That baby would be this creamy kale & almond dip. This creamy and savory dip packed with greens, fats, and proteins makes for the ultimate meal addition. Whether slathered on bread or vegetables, we can guarantee this will become a new family favorite. So let’s hop into what makes this dip so creamy. The secret… drum roll, please… is avocado. Yes, everybody’s favorite fruit adds the creamy spin to this creamy kale & almond dip. Now I, Rachel, hate avocado generally, please don’t come for me! The texture doesn’t…
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Lemon Basil Risotto
Lemon. Basil. Risotto. You are probably thinking why a period after every word? Are you trying to be dramatic? and my answer is yes.yes. and yes! We are going a bit bouji (fancy) and taking it up a notch. We know Pesach ended not too long ago, and a lot of us are still trying to lose (all that extra) weight….but sometimes you just need a good ol’ bowl of comfort food. Risotto isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when I think of “comfort food”, but it has all the yummy components that make up a delicious comfort dish. We’re talking butter. cheese. and then some more cheese…
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Green Grains Salad
With Purim over, the last thing I want to see now is another bag of candy…or cookies….or chips. If you are like me then you probably ate a fair share of your Mishloach Manos…and then some:) After noshing so much, I like to detox and feed my body some healthy yummy good stuff. This delicious and easy Green Grains Salad, gives me that healthy wholesome yumminess my body craves, without compromising on flavor. This salad is filled with quinoa, feta( yum cheese!!) and some of my fave veggies, like spinach, avocado, red onion (yes I love its strong flavor) and roasted sweet potato. There’s something so magical about roasting vegetables-…
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Chocolate PeaNUT Butter Cake POPs
Mishloach Manos 2021 Part 2We are back y’all! Mishloach Manos Part 2, and we could not be more excited! (Check here for Part 1!) We have a real treat coming at you today. What’s better than the classic pairing of peanut butter and chocolate? Making them into Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Pops! These small sweet bites are perfect for including in your Mishloach Manos. Just make sure you hide them until Purim, or there may not be any left! This is also a great activity to do with your kids. They can help with almost every step along the way, from rolling the balls to putting in the sticks to dipping them in the…
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Caramel POPcorn
Mishloach Manos 2021 Part 1Mishenichnas Adar Marbim B’Simcha! – When Adar begins, we increase the joy! Happy Adar and almost Purim! We have got a couple of special recipes for you. At OPOP, know how hard it is to come up with a theme for mishloach manos… so we did it for you! Our theme is… Drum Roll, Please!…. NUTS ABOUT OPOP! To that end, we will be sharing two delicious recipes that fit the theme, caramel POPcorn, and chocolate peaNUT butter. So, tell me more about this caramel popcorn you’re probably thinking. Ok, sure! Let me start by saying this popcorn is addictive like can’t stop at just one handful addictive. It is…
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Indian Vegan Chickpea Curry
Watching the snowfall outside my window is very picturesque. However, after I have to go out and shovel, I want something hearty and warm! Enter this creamy vegan Indian chickpea curry. It’s a snap to make with about half of the ingredients being spices. Also, only minimal slicing and dicing are required! I loved reading about and looking up recipes for Indian food for years. I had never attempted it on my own as something like a curry seemed way too daunting. If you have ever felt this way, I am happy to tell you this is NOT true. This curry is a snap, and while it’s mostly hands-on, it’s…
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Fruity Jam Oatmeal Bars
I am in love….with these Fruity Jam Oatmeal bars:) Breakfast could sometimes be extremely boring, with the same old same old…which is why it’s time to switch it up! These beauties are great for on the go, or just when your at home and want something different. The bars are a combo of oatmeal and your favorite jam (s), and between you and me can easily feel and pass as a dessert…but who’s complaining. Nope not me. With TuB’Shvat right around the corner, this recipe is perfect, as you can easily incorporate your favorite dried fruits. Pair up your fave dried fruits with their sister jams, or mix and combine,…
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Comforting Chicken and Biscuits
Welcome to raw freezing January y’all. If you know me, you know I am a warm weather girl all the way. Give me a beach and an iced coffee, and I am good to go. So what does a girl like me do in weather like this? Cry! No, just kidding!! My strategy for surviving the cold involves a few things: warm cozy sweaters, fleece-lined leggings, hot water bottles, and of course, hot yummy comfort food like this delicious comforting chicken and biscuits recipe! My ideal comfort foods are hearty, warming, stick your ribs type recipes. This one is a little lighter but still amazing. Taking the traditional idea of…
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Acai “Berry Good” Bowl
I love Acai Berry Bowls. Like the kind of love that if I were stranded on an island and could only pick 1 dish to have with me…yup Acai I am looking at you! These beauty bowls have become such a trend that more and more places are starting to serve them. If you are currently thinking, what exactly is an Acai Bowl…? No worries! I got you! Acai Berry Bowls are a deliciously thick smoothie bowl, with the main ingredient being Acai Berries. These berries are grown in the Amazon Rainforest and beautiful dark purple/blue color (resembles a blueberry). They are also loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. While…
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Drunken Orange Cake – Celebrating the End of 2020!
See ya never, 2020! 🍾 This Drunken Orange Cake is a celebratory and festive way to ring in the new year. Featuring Triple Sec (very versatile alcohol), Orange Juice, and Orange Zest, this cake really packs a punch! It is also a super easy cake to whip up last minute. Are you ready for this? It is one bowl, no mixer, and easy as, well, cake! If you want to make this cake and don’t have any triple sec in the house, no worries! Just substitute extra orange juice, and it will come out just as yummy! (we promise!) Drunken Orange Cake will definitely be your new go-to cake for…
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Vegan Veggie Chili
Try saying that 10 times fast! These long winter nights just scream for a bowl of comfort food! What I love about this Chili is that its comfort food, but also good for you. There’s no junky stuff (besides for the 10 million tortilla chips I pack on the side to dunk in to my chili, but hey don’t judge me:) It’s loaded with beans, veggies, and spices ,topped with your fave toppings and you’ve got yourself a wholesome lunch or dinner….or both:) A lot of Chili’s have a meat base, and that’s why it kind of reminds me of Cholent. For those who aren’t familiar with cholent and how…
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Strawberry & Cream Donuts
Happy Channukah guys! I love this time of year and especially this Holiday. Channukah is all about Miracles and Lights….and fried food! Whether it’s Latkes, Donuts, or any other fried food items, its comfort food at it’s best! If your like me then you probably ate a few donuts, tried a few flavors and then some:) It’s hard to pick a favorite donut flavor. You can never go wrong with the classics like Vanilla, Chocolate, Jelly, and Custard. But there’s something so fun about trying new flavors and it seems that every year bakeries step up their game and put out insane unique ones. Some that I’ve seen and loved…
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Vegan Falafel Battered Onion Rings
As celebrity chef Anne Burrell says all the time “Brown food tastes good!” That crisp and crunch of biting into succulent and savory fried foods, like onion rings, can not be beaten in my humble opinion. The idea for combining two very popular fried foods came suddenly as Devorah and I were planning for Chanukah content. We thought how can we take a simple classic fried food like onion rings and bring it to the next level. Then BAM! It hit me! Falafel + Onion Rings = Match Made In Heaven! Brown food tastes good!! Anne Burrell It is the garlicky warm falafel taste enveloping a soft and sweet onion…
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Gingerbread Latte
We are all about a Latte of Good Vibes. Don’t you just love food puns, especially coffee ones:) I love this time of year, there are lights everywhere, good happy vibes in the air, and all cafes bringing out their best holiday drinks. This Gingerbread Latte is the perfect drink for those cold winter nights. Make this latte, cuddle up with a blanket and good book, and you’ve got yourself some pure bliss. The Gingerbread syrup is made up of a beautiful combo of aromatic spices and some brown sugar to give that perfect hint of a molasses flavor. Mix with coffee, steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and I…
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Thanksgiving In A Boureka with Gravy Sauce
Happy Thanksgiving! or as we also like to call it Happy Friendsgiving:) It’s that time of year again, where everyone cooks up a big turkey, some mashed potatoes, a delicious stuffing, and of course the gravy. It’s also that time of year where loads of leftovers make their appearance, and your not sure whether to eat some more (even though your stuffed), throw it out (not happening) or secretly give it to the dog (what dog?…). Have no fear! We’ve got the solution for you right here! Yes that did rhyme The best way to “get rid” of leftovers is to repurpose them into a whole ‘nother meal. Repurposing is…
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Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows Edible Cookie Dough
Yup. Its a thing. I think we can all agree (ok maybe most of us) that the best part of making cookies is secretly licking the spoon of cookie dough that did not make it to the baking sheet. Will it probably give us a stomach ache? Yup. Do we care? Nope. The beauty of this recipe is that it’s indeed EDIBLE cookie dough. The trick is that there are no eggs, and the flour is tempered (heated through) . Therefore we can have the cake (in this case cookies…or um cookie dough) and eat it too! Now when deciding what flavor we wanted to incorporate, Rachel geniusly (that’s so…
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Super Greens Soup
I don’t know about you but as the weather has gotten colder all I want is cozy sweaters, fuzzy socks, and lots of soup. I am one of those always cold people and soup is the food that keeps us going all winter long. It can be anything from instant ramen to hearty homemade veggie soups – I will eat them all! Soup is also a great cure all for anything that ails you. And this soup will help with quite a few ailments. Jalapeños, spinach, and broccoli all have lots of vitamin c to help boost your immune system which is especially important this time of year. The spice…
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Baked Sweet Potato with BBQ Meat Sauce
Potato Potahto…whichever way you say it they are delicious! To be honest, I wasn’t always a sweet potato fan, I can’t put my finger on it, but something in the flavor and texture did not appeal to me. A regular Idaho potato thought is a whole ‘nother story! I always loved them…especially fried:) I have learned to love them and learned that how you prep and cook them makes such a difference! This applies to so many vegetables and foods in general; the cooking method is everything, and what flavors you incorporate is important. Sweet potatoes are super healthy and are loaded with fiber and vitamins. They are also high…
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
“Pumpkin spice and everything nice” has been our theme lately, and we just cant get enough:) I am more of a Spring kind of girl, but there’s something so beautiful about Fall season that screams coziness, pumpkin flavored everything, and chocolate- because duh chocolate belongs everywhere, and in everything….am I right!? While developing this recipe I knew I wanted to gear towards the healthier side. I love taking classic desserts and transforming into a healthier masterpiece. “Sugar Free” anything doesn’t always carry a good name, especially in desserts. But today that changes! Ladies & Gents, I present to you the most moist (trying say that 10 times fast:) naturally sweetened,…
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Maple & Pumpkin Soup with Pepita Crunch
Maple & Pumpkin is a classic combination sent from fall heaven. It gives all the good vibes of cozy sweaters, crisp air, and falling leaves. Add a pumpkin spice latte to the mix and I think you have fall in a nutshell. That’s exactly what I was going for in this recipe. Sukkah Vibes As many of you may now the holiday of Sukkos is fast approaching. In my mind fall and Sukkos go hand and hand like well…. maple & pumpkin. Chilly nights, huddled in coats, staring up at the beautiful night sky from under the schach. One thing that always gets made in my house on Sukkos is…
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Nectarine & Kale Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette
When I think of this Nectarine & Kale Salad, I think of summer and this salad screams last licks of summer. Just picture it- melting ice cream, lazing in a hammock, cannonballs in the pool – all the things we love about those warm months. My best summer memories are the years I stayed home with my mother and had “Camp Mommy”. I spent long lazy days in the pool and barbecued almost every night. My mother made sure I had plenty to do with art projects, sports with my siblings, and even fun field trips. As a result these summers became some of my most cherished memories. Summer means…
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Rosh Hashana Egg Rolls With Dipping Sauce
Rosh Hashana Egg Rolls? What? Chinese food isn’t for Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year)!! Or is it? We don’t commonly associate Chinese food with a typical spread served during Rosh Hashana but, the simanim or symbolic foods can be prepared in many different ways. One of the simanim is a fish head, so that we should be like the head and not like the tail. In my home, we do not serve a fish head due to multiple allergies. A lamb head is out of the question because both my mother and I refuse to cook it. So what do we do? We use a head of cauliflower! We serve…
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Honey Apple Roses
“Stop and smell the roses”….in this case more like Honey Apple Roses:) Whenever I see food that looks appealing, and too-pretty-too-eat, it makes me appreciate the work that went into it. These beautiful Honey Apple Roses are delicious, and make the perfect dessert for Rosh Hashana! Your family and friends will be super impressed, but only you and I will know it didn’t even take a long time to prep and make! Shana Tova to our #opopfam! XO -D
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Homemade Limonana
“When life gives you lemons, grab some mint and make Limonana!” Limonana is a delicious refreshing drink that showcases Mint as its main star. Limonana is a Middle Eastern drink that is just filled with tasty simple ingredients such as lemon, honey and of course like we mentioned mint. It pretty much is summer in a cup, and what better way to end summer than bottling it all up and enjoying it with a few friends! Did I also mention its super quick and easy to put together? And it’ll be all ready before you can even finish saying Limonana Cheers to that! XO -D
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Blueberry OPOPsicles
I never met anyone who didn’t like blueberries…ok I have….I just never understood them:) This summer my friends and I went Berry Picking out in Long Island, and just the drive alone out there screamed summer. The beautiful warm weather, driving along these big open roads, and the fields of berries that were awaiting us were such #goodvibes. At first it was a bit tricky to find berries ripe enough, but we finally got the hang of it and picked out a nice amount to fill up a few containers! When I got home I was thinking what can I do with these berries…what magic transformation can I give them?…
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What’s Going On?
Wait what? OPOP is a blog? And a cookbook? What’s going on here? Allow us to explain. We absolutely loved writing One Pot One Pan and we are in no way saying that a sequel is off the table. But with the hectic demands of everyday life we wanted a place where we could still share our love for cooking and recipe development with less of a time commitment. So here we are. With brand new content to share with our amazing OPOP family. We hope that you subscribe to our blog and keep checking back for fun easy recipes that We are sure you will love. Can’t wait to…
