What Makes Dare to Be Different Special
Food is about bringing families together. Here at Dare to Be Different, there is nothing more important than family. We are a family-owned business and we fully believe the passion from our kitchen transcends directly to your table.
Our Head Chef and the Creator of Dare to Be Different, Robin Jemal, loves experimenting in the kitchen and dining in great restaurants around the world, but above all else: she believes cooking should be fun and easy. This philosophy of casual gourmet is what makes the Dare to Be Different difference.
The Dare to Be Different Family Story
Robin Jemal grew up in a home where dazzling, delicious dishes were an everyday affair. She has been cooking and refining her style through years of taste testing (and lots of dirty pots and pans). The result is her signature Kosher Middle Eastern, traditional style—with a twist. In 2012, Robin began creating gourmet kosher meals for friends and family in and around New York City. The success and positive feedback led her to launch a catering company and publish two cookbooks filled with her unique spin on classic recipes.
It was not long before Robin’s daughter, Jennifer, joined our team and provided the inspiration for creating low-carb, keto-friendly, and plant-based crusts, crisps and gnocchis. As with the catering company, the new line of cauliflower-based pizzas started on the shelves of local grocers before exploding in popularity.
Cauliflower is Cauli-Power
Cauliflower is kind of our MVP around here, with many of our frozen products made almost entirely from the cruciferous vegetable. Why cauliflower? Cauliflower is 100% natural and nutrient-rich. One cup of raw cauliflower contains 77% of your recommended daily value of Vitamin C. This super veggie is also high in fiber, potassium, manganese and a good source of antioxidants.
When prepared properly, cauliflower is delicious. Have you ever had roasted cauliflower with a little salt, pepper and oil? Mm-hmm. Cauliflower stands above other kosher and gluten-free substitutes because of the way it crisps. For example, pizza crusts made from gluten-free dough can be soggy and limp—things you don’t want from a fresh New York slice, but cauliflower crust results in a nice, crisp bite.
Where to Find Dare to Be Different
Another part of the Dare to Be Different difference is our mission to make kosher food accessible. Our focus is local and you can find Dare to Be Different products at over 75 grocers in the tri-state area. If you’re near Brooklyn, our curbside food pickup is available seven days a week!
However, what sets us apart from other local catering and food companies is our products are available online to ship nationwide. Whether you’re in Alphabet City or Alaska, dazzling gluten-free, grain-free, keto-friendly and kosher meals are within your reach.
Bring Dare to Be Different Home
Looking for a simple, yet delicious meal for your whole family? Visit our online store to stock up on plant-based crusts and pastas. Or, take a spin through a few of Robin’s favorite recipes on our blog for weeknight inspiration!
