Yerushalmi Kugel was created in the 1700’s in Jerusalem. Joan Nathan writes in her book: “The Jewish Holiday Kitchen” that Yerushalmi Kugel comes from the Gaon of Vilna and his followers. This fact is personally intriguing. My Aunt Hilda, my Father’s older sister, always told me that somehow we were […]
Matzarella en Carrozza is a Passover take on one of my favorite Italian appetizers, Mozzarella en Carrozza. I simply replace the bread with matzah that I’ve pre-soaked in egg and add sliced mozzarella and Pesto on two pieces of matzah and mozzarella. Next step is to close the two halves […]
Vegetables Bourguignon (a riff on Boeuf Bourguignon), is a flavorful vegan entrée all year round and perfect for Passover as well. I’m always looking for a delicious and filling vegetarian/vegan entree for my daughter. During the year, tofu and seitan work fine; but not on Passover for those who don’t […]
Grandma Jeannie and Annie Mae’s Tzimmis is the name of this recipe. I refer to it this way because my Grandma Jeannie taught Annie Mae, who cared for our family for 60 years, how to prepare it. I find it fascinating that a recipe that originated in Hataivich was handed […]
Making a Quinoa Crust is a natural progression from the relatively recent variety of foods benefiting from this supergrain. Ever since quinoa made its appearance on the Passover table, it has turned the Passover food options on its head. Quinoa replaces rice in Passover sushi and flour in cakes. It […]
Perfect for Pesach is a cookbook that you can use all year round. I first met Naomi many years ago at a Kosher Food and Wine Festival in NYC. After that we kept meeting at one foodie event or another; and then, I had the honor to be interviewed by […]
Pumpkintashen filling came to me when I opened my freezer before Purim and discovered I still had a bag of frozen fresh pumpkin purée! It was leftover from when I made fresh Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving. I thought why not make a pumpkin filling for some of this year’s Hamantaschen. […]
Chimichurri Sauce originated in Argentina. It is a spicy fresh herb sauce that is spooned generously over grilled meats. There are a million ways of adjusting the spiciness and herbiness of Chimichurri. I made this sauce several times before I found a balance that worked for me. I tend to […]
There is no way to adequately describe how delicious these Apple and Pomegranate Crepes are! Have your All-Purpose Crepes ready and the rest is a snap. I make Apple and Pomegranate Crêpes with sliced apples mixed with pomegranate seeds. Sauté everything with a fresh Vanilla bean and douse it with […]
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 […]