It's not the classic American pancake: Leah Nagar, a woman with strong Yemenite and Israeli roots, provides the recipe to make lachuch, an authentic Yemenite savory pancake or pita. It's a delicate process. Full Story, Video
Shavuos Recipes Offer “A Taste of Bais Rivkah”
The spring issue of the EmBRace magazine for alumnae of Bais Rivkah of Crown Heights features Shavuos recipes by Sara Wolko such as herby pesto salmon, honey harissa glazed chicken, and delicious carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Full Story
7 Delicious Cheesecake Recipes to Try for Shavuos
Chocolate, cookie, caramel; there are so many Shavuos cheesecake recipes out there that it's hard to know where to get started. Here are some great ones to whet your appetite! Delight your whole family and make this Shavuos a sweet and memorable one. Serving these rich cheesecakes will give you the energy to stay up all night learning! Full Story
On This Shabbos: Shlissel Challah
In many Jewish homes, a Shlissel Challah (Yiddish for key) will be served this Shabbos. There are different ways to do it. Full Story
3 Delectable Recipes Served at the FFH Pesach Program
The FFH Pesach Program presents 3 delectable recipes that they served to their guests and can be replicated at home: Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Chive Beurre Blanc, Cured Salmon Gravlax and Braised Short Ribs. Full Story
Worth Trying: Cheesy Salmon Pasta
Carbs from pasta, protein from salmon, taste from white mushrooms ad sundried tomatoes and oozing mozzarella cheese. This lunch or dinner dish tastes amazing in both regular and healthy versions. Full Story
Baharat and Fig Brisket For Sukkos
Shifra Klein of Fleishigs Magazine presents a sweet-and-savory meat roast using the unique flavor profile of the baharat spice mix, coupled with figs and silan, brings something new to the classic braised roast that is so reminiscent of yom tov. Full Story
COLlive Masks Given Free at Kettle & Cord
Kettle & Cord, Crown Heights’s homeware store, is handing out COLlive branded face masks to customers coming in for their pre-Sukkos shopping. Full Story
1 Delightful Rosh Hashana Dessert and 3 Ways to Make It
Photos: Menush Amit
From the COLlive Magazine: Do you have extra challah sitting in the freezer? Rochie Pinson presents a way to turn them into a perfectly themed and extremely delicious dessert for Rosh Hashana. And there are 3 ways you can make it and present it. Full Story, Photos
3 Homemade Sweet, Healthy and Easy to Make Snacks
What do you do when you have a craving for a sweet snack, and want it to be both healthy and tasty? Check out 3 easy to make recipes by Melinda Strauss, Rivkah Krinsky and Sruly Meyer. It's really worth the try. Full Story
4 Foodies Share Recipes For Rosh Hashana Desserts
COLlive.com reached out to Jamie Geller, Naomi Nachman, Naomi Elberg and Faigy Murray to share a Rosh Hashana dessert. They came up with easy to follow recipes for an incredible conclusion for Yomtov meals. Full Story
How to Pickle Any Vegetable
Who needs pickles, when you can pickle everything? Miriam Szokovski presents her method to quick pickling (no waiting weeks for fermentation!) and is a fun way to add brightness, zing, and acidity to any dish. Full Story
Apple Pie With Whipped Cream & Strawberry Sauce
Recipe by Miriam Szokovski: This easy to create Apple Pie with Whipped Cream & Strawberry Sauce can be a delicious treat to prepare for Shabbos morning, after the Friday night meal or any time. Full Story, Video
Recipe: Pretzel-Crusted Chicken
For your next main course, try this easy to prepare honey mustard chicken that is crusted with crushed pretzels and then fried. Full Story, Video
Quesadillas with Fresh Summer Toppings
In quarantine, there are only two days—Shabbos and the rest of the week. "Aussie Gourmet" Naomi Nachman makes quesadillas that are perfect for the rest of the week. Make your own simple salsa verde and you can control how spicy it is. Full Story, Video
5 Delectable Dairy Recipes for Shavuos
In the new issue of Bais Rivkah Alumnae Magazine EmBRace, Shifra Klein presents delectable dairy recipes for Shavuos, such as Za'atar Chickpea Yogurt bowl, mushroom and sweet potato balsamic salad, greek quinoa salad, caramelized onion squares, and more. Full Story, Download
Recommended Wines For Shavuos
The first wines to be released to the market during springtime are rosé wines that are worthy for the Shavuos meal. You can also enjoy a Bordeaux or a late harvest Chenin Blanc. Full Story
Avtzon Sisters Cook Mother’s Recipes on Live Show
Watch: 6 Avtzon sisters were back in the kitchen this week with a second live cooking show "Sisters Do Shabbat" for their communities. This time, they shared "secret recipes" from their mother Mrs. Shira Avtzon in honor of Mother's day. Full Story, Video
On This Shabbos: Shlissel Challah
Photo: Fleishigs Magazine
In many Jewish homes, a Shlissel Challah (Yiddish for key) will be served this Shabbos. There are different ways to do it. Full Story, Photos
Chef Follows Up With More Real Life Kosher Recipes
Food Personality and chef Miriam Pascal follows up her bestselling cookbook with "More Real Life Kosher Cooking - Delicious Recipes that Create a Lifetime of Culinary Memories." She shared 2 recipes with COLlive: Wontons in Garlic Sauce and Roasted Vegetable Soup. Full Story
Fooderie in Montreal Celebrates Second Anniversary
It’s been 2 years since skeptical Montrealers woke up to a new reality they never believed would see the light of day. Full Story
Simanim Board for Rosh Hashana
Watch: Chef Gitty Rappoport demonstrates a vibrant simanim board for Rosh Hashana complete with seasonal fruits and vegetables and a whole roasted fish. Full Story, Video
Calabria, Jus By Julie Close Shop
Calabria pizza on Kingston Avenue and the Jus By Julie smoothie branch are two Crown Heights stores that recently closed their doors. Full Story
Brooklyn President Is Against Chocolate Milk
Watch: Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams joins the campaign against chocolate milk and demonstrates what is the problem with it. Full Story, Video
Discover New Yom Tov Recipes at Kettle & Cord
Looking for new Yom Tov recipe ideas? Join the Kettle & Cord recipe swap this Monday and sample a wide selection of recipes from members of our community. Full Story