"Please don't patchke." It's the first thing you hear from your friend (or mother... or mother-in-law...) after you invite them to a Shabbat meal- Am I right? And what do I always respond? "Oh, of course not!"
What I really need is a go-to list of things that look nice, taste delicious, but still holds me to my commitment of not going too crazy.
We compiled a bunch of easy, short-ingredient-list recipes here that totally fit into this category, and you can be 100% truthful when you proudly say you didn't go overboard for your guests!
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"Please don't patchke." It's the first thing you hear from your friend (or mother... or mother-in-law...) after you invite them to a Shabbat meal- Am I right? And what do I always respond? "Oh, of course not!"
What I really need is a go-to list of things that look nice, taste delicious, but still holds me to my commitment of not going too crazy.
We compiled a bunch of easy, short-ingredient-list recipes here that totally fit into this category, and you can be 100% truthful when you proudly say you didn't go overboard for your guests!
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Savory Duck Rillettes Shells
Chanie Nayman
My saving grace when it comes to entertaining is having a few key components ready to go in advance. That way you can quickly throw a dish together
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Trifle Salad
Shira Hochberg
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Pull-Apart Deli Pie
Faigy Grossman
When you think of appetizers that please everyone, it’s impossible to ignore the magic of “pull apart.” This beautiful deli flower is chock full of pastrami, turkey, and
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Satay Trio
Rivky Kleiman
Tender chicken, beef, and mushrooms marinated to perfection. Skewered for serving ease and dipped for your eating pleasure. The perfect party food.
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Roasted Asparagus and String Bean Bundles
Esther Deutsch
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Baked Pear Compote with Spiked Cream and Lotus Crumbs
Estee Kafra
After a heavy Shabbos meal, I like serving a light dessert, and baked pear compote is always a winner. The flavors of this dish come together to create
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