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Posted on March 19, 2024

Matzos Coffee 1. Break one matzoh per person into small pieces. In halakhah-speak, I’d say that the pieces should be kezayis, or olive-sized, but approximation is just fine. 2. Place your crumbled matzo in a cereal bowl. 3. Pour one very hot cup of strong coffee over the bowl. Decaf is fine, but it must Continue Reading »

Passover Carrot Ring

Posted on March 12, 2024

PASSOVER CARROT RING This is a great addition to your seder menu. Try it, and you’ll be making it year after year! It also freezes really well! CARROT RING 4 Cups cooked mashed carrots 1/3 Cup finely chopped onion 2/3 Cup Matzah meal 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1-1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Mix Continue Reading »

Nine Jewish Things About Pomegranites

Posted on September 9, 2023

1. The Pomegranate Is One of Israel’s “Seven Species.” The pomegranate is one of the seven species of Israel (along with wheat, barley, grapes, figs, olives, and dates) listed in the Torah in Parashat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25). 2. Pomegranates Traditionally Symbolize Fertility and Love. In Jewish tradition, pomegranates are a symbol of fertility and love, winning them frequent mention Continue Reading »

Sephardic Jeweled Rosh Hashanah Rice

Posted on August 21, 2023

Ingredients UNITS USMSCALE1X2X3X 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp sweet paprika 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp cumin 1/8 tsp black pepper 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided, plus 1 teaspoon 2 medium size onions, diced small 10 dried apricots, quartered 6 dried figs (we used Smyrna), quartered 1/4 cup dried cherries 1/4 cups pistachios or pumpkin seeds 1 cup long grain rice (we used Jasmine, but you can use Basmati Continue Reading »

Pashtida with Zucchini, Corn ,And Tomatoes

Posted on August 2, 2023

Pashtida (a crustless quiche) is beloved and common in Israel, where it is enjoyed at everything from potlucks, school events, shivas, and everything in between. It’s also commonly prepared for Shavuot and Sukkot. The versatile dish transports well, and there is no right or wrong way to make one.  Israelis make pashtida all year long, but it’s a dish especially Continue Reading »

Matzaroni And Cheese

Posted on June 8, 2023

Matza Roni and Cheese Matza Roni and Cheese 3 large eggs 3 1/2 cups matza farfel 8 oz cheddar cheese cubed or shredded 1 c milk salt and pepper to taste garlic powder to taste oregano or basil to taste if availble and if desired 1/2 pint of sour cream 1/4 cup butter or less Continue Reading »

Passover Rainbow Cookies

Posted on April 13, 2023

Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup sugar 4 ounces almond paste, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup stick margarine 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup matzo cake meal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 to 8 drops red food coloring 6 to 8 drops green food coloring 1/4 cup seedless raspberry Continue Reading »

Tangerine Sweet Potato Mash

Posted on April 12, 2023

Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 3 red skinned potatoes, cut into chunks 1 tangerine, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon salt, pink Himalayan 4 scallions, chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries, optional Directions: Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Boil for 35-45 minutes Continue Reading »

Passover Pastrami Egg Rolls

Posted on April 11, 2023

Passover Pastrami Egg Rolls 2 Ingredients Crepes 8 eggs 1-cup potato starch 1-cup water ½ teaspoon salt Oil, for frying Filling 1 Tablespoon oil 2 onions, julienned 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded Green cabbage 8 slices pastrami ½ teaspoon garlic powder Directions For the crepes: Beat eggs lightly; add remaining ingredients. Don’t overbeat. Heat 1 tablespoon Continue Reading »

Yemenite Charoset

Posted on April 10, 2023

INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried black figs, stems cut off 1 cup dried dates, pitted 1 cup dried apricots 2 cups red wine or apple juice 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon plus 1 additional tablespoon for dusting ¼ cup honey 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or pinch of ground ginger ½ cup coarsely ground toasted almonds PREPARATION Continue Reading »