How to Stack a Cake – For Beginners
Check out my beginners tutorial on how to stack a cake on Joy of Kosher! Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… I am definitely an amateur when… Read More »
Zachy’s Superhero Birthday Party
As you all know, I am all about getting creative with ingredients in the kitchen but what you might not know is that my creativity doesn’t usually extend… Read More »
A Birthday Gift List
Today is my son, Zachary’s, 4th birthday! I can’t believe my handsome, tall, challenging, sweet-hearted, polite, loud, jokester, blue eyed boy is 4 years old. I’m going to be… Read More »
Cranberry, Walnut and Feta Shortbread Cookies
Check out my Cranberry, Walnut and Feta (yup, I said Feta) Shortbread Cookies on CulinaryKosher.com. Just in time for Shavuot! Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… We… Read More »
Mock Crab Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Check out my Mock Crab Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers on My Imperfect Kitchen! And just in time for Cinco de Mayo! Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… I’m… Read More »
Cookbook Review & Giveaway: The Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen
Where do I start with master chef, restauranteur, teacher and cookbook author Levana Kirchenbaum’s new cookbook, The Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen?!? Let’s just start with the incredible size… Read More »
Braised Short Rib Passover Sandwich
Check out my Braised Short Rib Passover Sandwich on Joy of Kosher! Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… One of my favorite Passover indulgences is a huge… Read More »
Finca Kobo Chocolate Plantation
As most of you know, I just got back from the most incredible vacation with my parents and sisters in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica. With one of the… Read More »
Fishing in Costa Rica
I’m taking off a week from cooking and going to Costa Rica! Okay, so I’m also taking a little break from my every day life in New York… Read More »
Food Photography 101
Being a food blogger isn’t just about developing and cooking recipes! You have to take pictures as well. I mean, what is a food blog without at least… Read More »

Hi, I'm Melinda. Welcome to Kitchen Tested! I love to cook original, experimental and adventurous recipes and make them accessible for your own kitchen. And to top it all off, everything is kosher! 


