Warning- these rugelach are incredibly dairy and delicious. I make them with nuts and without nuts. Either way, your family and guests will clamor for more! This is not one of those 1-2-3 recipes; but the results are more than worth it! They can be frozen; but beware they can […]
My first memory of Schmaltz is of Annie Mae stirring the fat and skin on top of the stove and then pouring it into a jar to keep for my Great Uncle Bob. He came for dinner every Friday night and exclaimed: “Gloria, bring me some Schmaltz.” I would scamper […]
Chicken Soup, aka Jewish penicillin, is one of the world’s most iconic soups . Families in every culture have their own special formula. I enjoy knowing that my soup is the same one that was made in my Great Grandmother’s home in Hataivich, my Grandmother’s home in NYC, in my […]
Am I the last one to make her own Ricotta and Cream Cheese Blintzes? Probably not, but I felt it was something I had to do. A rite of passage, if you will. Blueberry blintzes are my favorite so I started on a quest to make ones I really enjoyed. […]
Sour Plum Sauce (Tkemali) is Georgian (Russian) in origin and is easily found ready made in Russian neighborhoods. It is the Georgian equivalent to catsup- although it has a much more complex flavor. Both catsup and Sour Plum Sauce (Tkemali) have fruit as their base-tomatoes for catsup and sour plums […]
I discovered Armenian Meatballs when I was researching hors d’oeuvres to make for a cocktail party at my home. A group of us were going on an Art Tour of Russia. I knew we wouldn’t be able to eat meat there because it wasn’t Kosher. I decided to give everyone […]
This recipe is for Khrustiki Cookies. These cookies that look like twigs covered in snow are perfect for Chanukah and Christmas. My only change to the original recipe from the book Please To The Table by Anya von Bremzen and John Weichman, was to increase the brandy from one teaspoon to […]
Cream of Cucumber-Dill Soup is a simple yet decadent cold creamy soup oozing with the flavor of dill. It is easy to make and serve. Whether used as a proper first course or served as shooters at a cocktail party, everyone will enjoy it. For a little crunch-serve your Cream […]
This Vegetarian Cabbage Soup started out as a means for me to use up some leftover cabbage. It was so good, that I started making it on its own! Prep time: 15 minutes
My Mother made Chremsels for Passover every year that I can remember. When my husband and I started taking our family away for Passover, she used to freeze a few for me to eat when we got back. Mom hated to cook; but for some reason, this was a recipe […]