30 Apr Schlissel Challah
The custom to bake schlissel challah for the first Shabbos after Pesach is a long-standing one. “The Shabbat after Pesach when we announce the coming of Iyar some…have the custom...
16 Apr Pesach Apple Kugel
INGREDIENTS: Five apples sliced - any variety- I like to mix Granny Smith and Macintosh 1 cup orange juice Five eggs Quarter cup oil Three-quarter cup sugar Cinnamon Quarter teaspoon vanilla 1 cup matza meal DIRECTIONS: Apple kugel is a...
09 Apr Garlic-Roasted Cauliflower and Onions
INGREDIENTS: 1 large cauliflower, cut into 2-inch florets (about 8 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp olive oil 3-4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp) kosher salt freshly ground black pepper thyme leaves, for garnish DIRECTIONS: Light, delicate, and...
09 Apr Meatballs
INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup water, divided 1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds ground beef 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice DIRECTIONS: Pesach will be here soon...
03 Apr Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
INGREDIENTS: Cooking spray 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 4 large egg whites 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350° and line two baking sheets with parchment paper and...
19 Mar Boozy Bourbon Meatballs
INGREDIENTS: Meatballs 2 lbs chopped meat 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs 2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoon basil dried 4 tablespoons olive oil Bourbon Sauce 2/3 cup bourbon 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoon apple...
12 Mar Turkey Roast
INGREDIENTS: 3 lb turkey roast 3 large garlic cloves, cut into matchsticks 3 large rosemary sprigs, leaves removed and minced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 1/4 tsp salt Ground black pepper, to taste DIrECTIONS: It is written that King Achashverus...
05 Mar Jeweled Persian Rice
INGREDIENTS: 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...
19 Feb Eggplant Rollatini
INGREDIENTS: 4 medium eggplants Salt and pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1 10-oz. box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry 3 cups part-skim ricotta 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella 3/4 cup grated Parmesan 1...