Mama Miche’s Magic Kitchen
Makes Your Kitchen MAGIC!
Welcome to my recipe collection. Here you will find my delicious dishes, both new and old. I will also share my take on some essential kitchen standards. All of these are designed to be simple and prepared quickly (though some recipes can take a long time to actually cook). I hope you enjoy them.
Ya Ya’s Sweet Potato Casserole ‘25
This is Mama Miche, and today in My Magic Kitchen: YaYa’s Sweet Potato Casserole
A holiday must-have: Yaya’s Sweet Potato Casserole, baked with love and always devoured. A staple at every Thanksgiving spread my Mom hosted was her sweet potato casserole. The tradition continues in Mama Miche’s Magic Kitchen.
"Viral" Trader Joe's Lobster Pasta with Twice Stolen Spice™
Trader Joe’s Viral Lobster Pasta — But Make It Legendary The internet made it famous, Twice Stolen Spice made it unforgettable. Creamy, buttery lobster pasta with bold flavor that hits just right — ready in under 20 minutes.
Smoked Turkey Legs
This is Mama Miche, and today, in my magic kitchen: Smoked Turkey Leg
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time for gathering, reflection, and savoring foods that symbolize hope, sweetness, and strength for the year ahead. While apples dipped in honey may take center stage at the table, a hearty main dish like smoked turkey legs brings depth and celebration to the holiday meal.
Smoking the legs infuses them with a deep, aromatic flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweet and symbolic dishes of the season—think pomegranate-glazed carrots, honey-roasted vegetables, and a golden round challah.
The slow smoking process brings out their natural succulence, making them a centerpiece dish that feels celebratory, comforting, and rooted in tradition—just the way Rosh Hashanah invites us to step forward into the year ahead.

