The History Of Gefilte Fish Some see gefilte fish as a delicacy, others as something too disgusting to contemplate. Either way, it would probably appear on most people’s short list of classic Ashkenazi foods. For good reason. It’s been part of the Eastern European Jewish diet for hundreds of years. The funny thing is that gefilte fish didn’t start out Continue Reading »
Kosher Myths And Facts Pertaining To Passover PESACH MYTHS AND FACTS INCLUDING MUCH UPDATED MATERIAL PESACH: MYTHS & FACTS Most Jews will tell you that their favorite holiday is Pesach. Most Jews will also tell you that the holiday they most dislike having to prepare is Pesach. While it is true that the work Continue Reading »
Speedy Coq Au Vin Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 chicken, about 3-1/2 pounds, cut into 8 pieces 8 small white onions, peeled 16 small white mushrooms, cleaned 3/4 cup dry red wine 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley 2 teaspoons crumbled dried thyme or 4 teaspoons fresh minced thyme 1/2 teaspoon coarse black Continue Reading »
TEN SIGNS YOUR SEDER IS TOO BIG After spending four hours cleaning the oven on Sunday, and lugging boxes upstairs and downstairs, etc., we decided it was time to take a break for some laughter. TEN SIGNS YOUR SEDER IS TOO BIG 10. You can’t find anywhere out of sight to hide the afikomen. 9. Continue Reading »
PASSOVER MEMORIES March 30, 2004 at 10:30:46a.m. I have some really fine memories of Passovers past when I was a young child and even as I was older. Passover was always the time when you knew family would be together. You knew that you would see B and Z (Bubbe and Zayde), Tantes and Fetters Continue Reading »
CHOCOLATE MATZAH BRITTLE We make this every year, and it is always a huge hit with the family! HINT: Cover a cookie pan with aluminum foil- it makes clean up much easier. Matzah 2 sticks of pareve margarine 1 cup of brown sugar 1 bag of chocolate chips Line the cookie pan with matzahs. It Continue Reading »
DIABETIC CHAROSET AND NUT FREE CHAROSET FROM THE LONDON BET DIN Diabetic Charoset 4oz (110g) dried pitted prunes 4oz (110g) pitted dates 2oz (56g) blanched slivered almonds 3 medium sized Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and quartered 1 large Naval orange quartered ½ inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped ¼ cup kosher Continue Reading »
A SUPER PASSOVER DESSERT CHOCOLATE MATZAH 1 lg. pkg. chocolate chips (or 12 oz. chopped chocolate bar) 1 tbsp. butter 4 Matzah Need saucepan or double boiler, cooking sheet, waxed paper, mixing spoon, rolling pin and measuring spoon. 1. Melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stir to prevent burning. 2. Break matzah into small Continue Reading »
Passover Brownies (A Kosher Nexus Five Fork Award Winner) These are the best brownies! Everyone will be begging for the recipe. No one will believe they are kosher for Pesach! FAMOUS PASSOVER BROWNIES 4 eggs, slightly beaten 2 Cups sugar 1/2 Cup cocoa powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 Cup vegetable oil 1 Cup matzah cake Continue Reading »
Outrageous Passover Apple Kugel This has got to be one of the best kugels I have tasted in a long time. Some Passover kugels are a hit and some are a miss. This one is an outrageous hit! It’s been tested on several “guinea pigs” and they LOVED it! Enjoy! A happy, healthy and kosher Continue Reading »
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