My thoughts on Jewish food.
Not everyone likes honey cake, but for those who like it, there’s a feeling of being cheated if it isn’t served for a High Holiday dessert. Honey cake lovers like the deep flavor, soft texture, and gooey top of this sweet treat. Plus, honey cake is High Holiday tradition. My suggestion? Make honey cake for …
The High Holidays are a little overwhelming with all the sweet dishes, one after the other, in hopes that the New Year will be sweet. Some even have the custom of avoiding sour or vinegary foods on Rosh Hashanah, so there’s nothing to offset all the sugary food. That’s why we like to serve this …
If you’re looking for a recipe chock-full of flavor and zest, you’ve come to the right place. This classic favorite features a well-cooked rice and butter-soft meat. Ingredients: 5 slices boneless club steak 1 onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup red wine, such as Alfasi Cabernet Sauvignon 2/3 cups wild rice 17 …
Looking for a great homemade summer treat? These pops are rich and creamy, making them the perfect way to cool down. Easy, light, and refreshing! Ingredients: 2-3 large fresh peaches, sliced, or 2-3 cups frozen sliced peaches, rinsed 1 (13-oz.) can coconut milk (preferably full-fat) 1/4 cup water 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, divided 5 tablespoons maple syrup, divided …
Looking for something to make ahead for the holidays? These sweet and sour meatballs are easy to make and freeze, and they are the most flavorful of the many sweet and sour meatball recipes we have tried. Make it for Shabbos night, but double it and freeze half. Come Rosh Hashanah, you’ll be glad you …
Tapioca pudding is a taste of childhood. But adults love it, too! A revelation for the kosher cook that tapioca pudding, prepared with coconut cream, is even better than the standard dairy-based version. The coconut flavor comes through, and talk about creamy! So many parve desserts fall short. Not this one! Creamy Parve Tapioca Pudding …
Who doesn’t love a good noodle kugel? The trick is finding one you like that can accompany a meat meal. We spotted this one on a relative’s Facebook page, and immediately requested the recipe. Alan’s Pineapple Upside Down Kugel Yield: 24 squares Ingredients: 10 ounces medium broad noodles 4 tablespoons margarine, melted 7 eggs, beaten …
Looking for an easy way to glamorize breakfast, or perhaps dessert? Look no further. These roasted strawberries fit the bill. Roast the berries until they turn soft and jammy, and then spoon over vanilla ice cream, pancakes, or French toast to wow your guests. Roasted Strawberries Yield: 1 cup Ingredients: 1 lb. strawberries, gently rinsed …
It’s hot, I was tired, and so I invented the easiest main course possible: roasted zucchini chunks with chicken patties I put together in minutes with ground chicken and spices. I stirred some quality mustard and hot sauce into some quality mayo, and voila, a sauce. This was very well received, which proves the point …
In Israel, they call it “petitim.” In America, we call it “Israeli couscous.” Whatever you call this short pasta; it cooks up fast, and is a nice change from other starches, for instance potatoes, or rice. I like to use it as the basis of a one-pot meal for children, with the addition of hot …