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Pesach Sweet Potato Kugel

Posted on March 29, 2024

Sweet Potato Kugel (serves 12) 6 small sweet potatoes, peeled and grated 3 apples, peeled and grated 1 cup raisins 1 cup matzo meal 2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional) 1 cup fruit juice or water Mix ingredients together. Press into baking dish and bake 45 minutes at 375ºF, until crisp on top.

Passover Cupcake Blintzes

Posted on March 22, 2024

Passsover Cupcake Blintzes • 1 lb. creamed cottage cheese • 2 oz. melted butter • 3/4 cup sugar • little less than 1/2 cup cake meal • 4 beaten eggs (can use egg substitute) Mix all ingredients together except eggs; then add eggs. Grease muffin tins. Fill tins 3/4 full; bake 350 for 40-45 minutes Continue Reading »

Passover Viennese Chocolate Torte

Posted on March 20, 2024

Viennese Chocolate Torte The cake is very rich. A small piece goes a long way. 10 eggs, separated 10 heaping Tablespoons sugar (about 1 cup) 8 ounces walnuts, finely ground 2-1/2 Tablespoons matzoh meal 6 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate Combine egg yolks and sugar. Add chocolate and beat until smooth. Gradually add matzoh meal and Continue Reading »

Matzah Coffee

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 »

How To Make Honey Halvah

Posted on March 18, 2024

Ingredients UNITS USMSCALE1X2X3X 1 cup honey ¾ cup smooth tahini ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted 2 tsp rose water (optional — you can replace with 1 tsp vanilla extract or ¼ tsp almond extract) Instructions Add the honey to a small pot with a candy thermometer attached and place over medium heat. Heat until the honey reaches 240°F. While the honey is coming up to temperature, give Continue Reading »

Apple Pie Toast

Posted on March 15, 2024

What You’ll Need 6 slices cinnamon raisin bread 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling, drained 6 slices sharp Cheddar cheese What to Do   Preheat broiler. Place bread on a baking sheet and lightly toast under broiler. Top each bread slice with equal amounts of apple pie filling; place a cheese slice on top Continue Reading »

Zaatar Sheet Pan Chicken

Posted on March 14, 2024

Ingredients 3 tbsp.za’atar spice blend 10 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 tbsp.fresh lemon juice, divided 1 tbsp.plus 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided 4skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lb. total) 1 lb.fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise 8 oz.broccoli, trimmed and cut into 1″ florets 1red onion, cut into 1″-thick wedges 1/4 c.tahini 3 tbsp.cold water Lemon wedges, for serving Directions Step 1In a large bowl, whisk Continue Reading »

Halloumi And Watermelon Salad

Posted on March 14, 2024

Ingredients 500g watermelon, peeled and cut into thin wedges 2 tbsp white balsamic 2 tbsp olive oil 1 red chilli, finely chopped 2 x 250g packs halloumi, thinly sliced a handful of leaves mint, shredded Method STEP 1 Put the watermelon in a large dish. Whisk the white balsamic and olive oil with a little sea salt, then stir in the chilli. Pour over the Continue Reading »

Meyer Lemon Madeleines (Dairy)

Posted on March 14, 2024

Ingredients 2/3 c.all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 tsp.baking powder 1/4 tsp.kosher salt 2large eggs, at room temp 1/3 c.granulated sugar 1/2 c.(1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 2 tsp.grated Meyer lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp juice 2 tbsp.whole milk 3/4 c.confectioners’ sugar Directions Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Step 2In a large bowl, whisk together Continue Reading »

Sweet, Spicy, And Sticky Chicken

Posted on March 13, 2024

Ingredients ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons hot sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1/2 inch strips salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions Whisk soy sauce, honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic together in a small bowl; set sauce aside. Lightly season chicken Continue Reading »