One thing I like to do is thinkabout the Erev Yom Tov food. Kidsthat are fed tend to behave better.
“I like to sauté a bunch of onions and leave them in a bit of oil in the fridge. I also roast different vegetables, so they are easily ready to be pulled into a side dish or a salad.”
—Estee Kafra
“For me it’s all about the menu. I create a calendar with a section for each meal. Once I fi gure out who’s joining us and what I’m actually cooking, I can break it down and do a little bit at a time up until Yom Tov. Because my menu is all color-coded (make fresh or freeze in advance) and computerized, I can easily reference previous years and mix and match my family’s favorites with some new and exciting ideas. It also helps me create my grocery list in advance and just overall keeps me super organized in what is generally a hectic time of year.”
—Chavi Feldman
“One thing I like to do is think about the Erev Yom Tov food. Kids that are fed tend to behave better. With lots of Erev Yom Tov days, it’s important to add to our menus some foods that are easy to rewarm and serve buffet style. Some ideas are apple cobblers, kugels, meat pockets, or grilled veggies.”
—Renee Muller
“I always buy some extra lettuce before erev sukkos just in case they run out over chol hamoed. I also usually try to have some extra frozen cauli rice/broccoli in my freezer in case I feel like I need an extra emergency side dish at some point!”
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