My thoughts on Jewish food.
Somehow I always forget about farfel, then bingo—something jogs my memory when I’m wondering which starchy side to serve with a Shabbos meal and I remember farfel. I don’t know why that should be, because farfel is delicious and should be unforgettable, especially when well-prepared! Perhaps it’s because we eat pasta all the time during …
During football season, or just because it’s cold outside, it’s wonderful to have a big pot of chili on hand to feed a crowd. It’s filling and leaves your mouth tingly with Mexican spices. Even better, the more you reheat it, the better it tastes. Don’t be afraid to double this recipe. It also freezes …
No idea where my dear mother found this recipe, but it’s our absolutely favorite cookie bar in the entire world. It has everything: salty, sweet, chewy, and crunchy, all wrapped up in one delicious bite. And believe it or not, people who hate coconut, love Tom Thumbs, though coconut is a major ingredient in this …
A well-made Shepherd’s Pie will be gladly received by even the pickiest eaters. This savory one-dish meal is rib-sticking good on a cold winter’s day. It’s also great to send to someone who is convalescing after illness or giving birth, and kids will like it, too. Shepherd’s Pie Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients: 4 large potatoes …
There’s nothing like a side of kasha varnishkes (buckwheat groats with bow tie pasta) with brisket, to soak up all that gravy. The earthy flavor of the kasha stands up great to the rich flavor of roasted meat. Add in sautéed mushrooms and onions and you’ve got a side dish fit for a king. Kasha …
It’s not so easy to find a good carrot cake recipe. This one is moist and easy to make. That’s why I always make enough to put some in the freezer. The recipe below makes three loaf cakes: one to eat right now, and two to put in your freezer. Carrot Cake Yield: 3 loaf …
Garlicky parve scalloped potatoes may just be the answer to your dilemma of which kind of potatoes to make this Shabbos, when you’re exhausted by the thought of making mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, or potato kugel even one more time. This recipe was on a sack of potatoes and I adapted it to our own …
Everyone knows about having latkes for Chanukah, how these potato pancakes symbolize the miracle of the oil lasting for 8 days, just long enough to get some more of the right kind of oil to rededicate the Temple in Jerusalem. But there is a further custom among many to eat fatty meat for the same …
Now is the time that well-prepared Jewish households are busy baking and freezing in advance of the holidays. Here’s an easy plum cake that is very appropriate as a delicious holiday dessert for Rosh Hashana or any other of the High Holiday yom tovim. The cake, double-wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, freezes well, …
I’ve talked about this before, how much my family loves chicken wings. We have a whole bunch of recipes for wings and are always changing our minds which one we like best. This one here’s our current favorite, especially when served with quality mashed potatoes. Juicylicious Chicken Wings Yield 4 servings Ingredients 1/3 cup flour …