That first bite into biscotti is sublime. These are just sweet enough, with a blend of flavors subtle enough not to interfere with your demitasse of espresso, and crisp enough to stand up to dunking in hot tea. I had an idea to use pistachios, dried cherries, and orange rind. … [Read more...] about Pistachio Biscotti with Dried Cherries
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Sukkot Entertaining
I can breathe a sigh of relief, until next year, Sukkot, Simhat Torah and all the rest of it is finally over with. The New Year has begun, counting down the days yet again. Every year I approach the building of our Sukkah and the entertaining we do in it with renewed … [Read more...] about Sukkot Entertaining
Garnet Yam Cake With Brown Sugar Icing
This recipe is an Oldie but Goodie. My son Mitchell’s favorite, this moist bundt cake covered in a thickly drizzled maple flavor icing is beautiful on the cake plate and delicious. It is the perfect dairy-free desert for autumn occasions, from Rosh Hashanah, to Thanksgiving, to … [Read more...] about Garnet Yam Cake With Brown Sugar Icing
Dateline: Two Days Before Rosh Hashanah
Every year as soon as the days start getting shorter, my instinct to start preparing for Rosh Hashanah kicks in. Three weeks ago I placed an order with the kosher butcher and wrote out my menu plans for several dinners. I started baking as well. I am not preparing for one … [Read more...] about Dateline: Two Days Before Rosh Hashanah
Pumpkin Borekas
Petite Pumpkin Borekas Borekas are the Sephardic Jewish version of the turnover or empanada. Turkish in origin, the Sephardic Jews adopted these pastries as their own. I make borekas with homemade dough, the way my mom and my grandmother did, and bake them until crisp and … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Borekas
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