Melinda Strauss

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Okra Soup with Duck Fat Matzo Balls

Dinner, Lunch, Savory

Sometimes soup doesn’t need a ton of ingredients to make a huge impact! This okra soup is the perfect example. With just garlic, sausage, okra, tomatoes, chicken stock and seasoning, you can create a soup worthy of drinking! I mean it. I literally drink this broth like water. And with the addition of heavy “sinker” […]

Vote for my Manischewitz Cookie House!

Contest and Awards

Over the last 4 weeks, Manischewitz invited fans to submit a photo of your Chanukah House into our “Manischewitz Chanukah House Decorating Contest.” An independent panel of judges has reviewed all entries and my Chanukah House was chosen as a 3rd prize finalist! Now its up to America to choose the 3rd prize winner!! Please “Like” […]

Gnocchi Mac n’ Cheese

Dinner, Holiday, Lunch, Noodles, Savory

When I think of Chanukah, latkes are always at the forefront of my mind! Shredded potatoes and onions pan-fried in lots of oil. What could be wrong with that?!? But there are so many other ways to highlight potatoes for the holidays so I decided to try something a little different this year. Potato Gnocchi […]

Homemade Crock Pot Candied Pecans

Breakfast, Candy, Dessert, Feeling Snacky, Holiday, Sweet

Check out my Homemade Crock Pot Candied Pecans on Kosher Scoop! Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… Instead of buying fancy store-bought Chanukah presents this year for your family and loved ones, spoil them with a delicious edible gift instead! There’s nothing better than a homemade treat to show that you care and with the […]