The hours stretch out in front of us on a fast day, and cooking or baking the day away seems like a practical use of time. Here are some trusty basics that you can rely on to be winners for post-fast day meals.

Baking:

1. Pecan Biscotti from the Dining In Cookbook

   

2. Lotus Crinkle Cookies by Miriam (Pascal) Cohen

   

3. Lemon-Blueberry Muffins by Molly Hagler

   

4. Apple Cider Mini Bundt Cakes by Family Table

   

5. Halva Bundt Cake by Faigy Grossmann

   

6. Butter Muffins by The Peppermill

   

7. Vanilla Rugelach from the Nitra Cookbook

   

8. Bubby’s Coffee Cake with Chocolate-Walnut Ribbon by Bassi Gruen

   

9. Yodel Bars by Faigy Grossman

   

Dairy Dinner:

1. Penne in Creamy, Easy Homemade Vodka Sauce by Chani Salzer

   

2. Fettuccine Pasta Morello by Eileen Goltz

   

3. Pasta Alfredo Light by Jamie Geller

   

4. Cheesy Potato Dish by Esther Ottensoser

   

5. Feta Potato Boats by Sina Mizrahi

   

6. Vegan Kale Caesar Salad With Mushroom “Bacon” Bits by Ruth Fox and Vicky Cohen