Author: nicolemaman86

Chocolate Babka with a Twist: Adding Halva Pieces

A Chocolate Babka is one of those nostalgic cakes that practically tastes like my childhood. It is not a dish I crave a lot, but it is absolutely delicious and amazing. My father would buy Babka every Friday when I was a child. He swore he only took one piece […]

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Vegan Turkish White Bean Soup

My mother-in-law introduced me to one of my new favorite dishes: Vegan Turkish White Bean Soup. She makes it every Friday for dinner. Now, my family has adopted a similar tradition. We try our best to make this delicious Turkish White Bean Soup every Monday for a #meatlessmonday meal. And […]

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Simply the Zest – Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Frosting

I love a fresh and lemony taste and scent when I am baking. These Lemon Cupcakes are the perfect balance of a classic vanilla cupcake with a touch of freshly squeezed lemons. I made these cupcakes for the first time for my daughter’s second birthday, where I added a pink […]

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St. Patrick’s Whipped Cream Dessert to Make with Kids

The cabin-fever feeling we are experiencing during quarantine is hitting us all a little harder lately. With no end in sight, my kids have been home for over two weeks, and I have been on the hunt for a creative and fun way to keep them entertained. I found the […]

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Classic Hamentaschen with a twist or two

As a child I loved Purim, think of it as the Jewish Halloween. Instead of trick or treating, we exchange yummy baskets and dress up on our favorite costume. So why not dress up our classic hamentaschen? The signature treat is the famous Hamentaschen you may have seen in your […]

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Orange Poppyseed Cake Non-dairy

If you follow us on Instagram @rolledindough you may have seen a sneak peak photo of this lovely orange poppyseed cake this past Friday. You may have also learned about my love for Friday’s. I cherish the Fridays I get to be home and not shooting a wedding (don’t get […]

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Easy Apple Crisp – less than 5 minutes to prep

Fall is in the air! My family is all about apples, honey, and pomegranates for Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year). Which leads us to the apple orchards each year. We love picking apples and using them fresh for our fall baking and holiday dishes. Our favorite? An easy apple […]