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Nanny Linda’s Mandel Bread

Nanny Linda’s Mandel Bread

I bet you’re wondering, “what in the world is mandel bread?!”. Most think it’s bread, when in fact it is more of a cookie/biscotti. Mandel bread is a type of cookie found in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. In Yiddish, the word “mandelbrot” means almond bread. My 

Overnight Challah French Toast Casserole

Overnight Challah French Toast Casserole

One of my favorite things to have for breakfast is French toast, so after I had come up with my challah recipe, I knew this had to be next. This overnight challah French toast casserole is always a crowd-pleaser. It is a great recipe for 

Lindsey’s Challah

Lindsey’s Challah

Challah. Noun. Chal·lah. Plural: Challot or Challahs. Definition: egg-rich, yeast-leavened bread that is usually braided or twisted before baking and is traditionally eaten by Jews on the Sabbath and holidays. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, my parents started hosting Shabbat on Zoom with