With lots and lots of sautéed leeks and onions, this is one of the favorites we’re looking forward to again this Pesach. My friend Malky Blum calls me whenever she comes up with something that she knows will make a perfect BCP recipe. Do you remember these Lemony Jalapeños? Yup, that’s also from Malky. This…
Pesach Banana Muffins
At first, I was really skeptical. But these banana muffins turned out to be the most delicious bring-along item. One day during our pre-Pesach prep last year, my daughter came home with a recipe. “I’m making these,” she said. “My friend made them and she said they’re really good!” “Banana muffins?” I thought. “We’re never…
Roasted Eggplant Pepper Dip
You can get so much flavor from just a few, fresh ingredients in this chunky dip–no blending required. Each year, our favorite new discoveries over Yom Tov become next year’s new BCP recipes. And last year, after I made all the classic BCP favorite Pesach dips (as in Sweet Romanian Eggplant Dip, Creamy Avocado, Crushed…
33 Affordable Spring Jackets
That in-between time is approaching…when those heavy winter coats might not be so necessary anymore, but there’s still something needed…like a light Spring jacket. With this roundup, there’s a Spring coat pick for every budget and every child in the family. Most picks are under $40…and many are even under $20!
UPDATED: This Is the Ultimate Guide to Mishloach Manos Containers
The hardest part of preparing the perfect Mishloach Manos is finding the container. We got you covered! EDITORS’ NOTE: This post was originally published in 2022. This year, we searched and found more great options to add to this roundup. Hope you find something perfect! We’ve combed through Amazon to find all the best options…
Scratch Off Chanukah Games (Free Download!)
We’ve created fun new games your family will enjoy this Hanukkah. Download Driedel Bingo and Scratch Off Prize Cards here! You know the “stuff” that’s left over once a school project is done? Usually it’s a bunch of random supplies. One time, however, after a project was done, we were left with these scratch off…
Our Exclusive Chanukah Cookbook Sale!
Take 30% off 2 cookbooks (plus free shipping!) at Artscroll.com with code BCP30. This one is just for you, our Between Carpools readers. If you’ve been thinking of gifting a cookbook this season, whether it’s a copy of Dinner Done to someone who doesn’t already have it or a copy of Best of Kosher, because…
Overnight Oats
Prep them once and you’re set for the week. Bonus: Kids love this healthy breakfast! On one motivated Sunday I got into the food prep mood. Do you know how you get all into something…and go all out…and even surprise yourself and send photos of your stacked salads and breakfasts of the week to your…
Cheesy Potato Blintzes
There are some traditional items we do not mess with! These blintzes are here to stay, just as they are. Every family seems to have their own Yom Tov recipe that has become a tradition, and this is ours. It’s one of those family nostalgic recipes that my mother has been making for forever. It…
Crushed Tomato Dip
This is another basic and favorite over Pesach (and all year round). We’ve updated our Pesach dips with new photos! See this post for more background on our favorite dips. blend onion and garlic very well. Add tomatoes and blend just until there are no large chunks left but there is still a diced texture…