Ever on the quest for a moist dark honey cake that tempts you to eat a second and third slice, I invented a new recipe this year using my favorite dark amber avocado honey and date molasses. This honey cake not only uses the quintessential Rosh Hashanah ingredient of honey … [Read more...] about A Honey Cake for 5772/ 2011
Holidays
Rodanchas with Kalavasa
Hearing about an alternative to pumpkin borekas used to fulfill the simanim of squash for the Rosh Hashanah dinner blessings (Yehi Ratzones), I endeavored to find a picture or recipe. I have no memory of my mom or Nona making these. I am not sure which Sephardic people made … [Read more...] about Rodanchas with Kalavasa
Capeloto Family Challah
Challah is the quintessential Jewish Sabbath and holiday bread. Bread baked from 'the staff of life' has a spiritual essence that affirms our connection to the earth's harvest and sustains us. This Challah is sweet and moist. One recipe makes one huge challah or … [Read more...] about Capeloto Family Challah
Pastelicos With Meat and Rice Filling
I baked pastelicos today in my frenzy of preparation for the upcoming Rosh Hashanah celebration. They freeze … [Read more...] about Pastelicos With Meat and Rice Filling
Brussels Sprouts and Date Salad
Last week, while having lunch at the popular eatery Joan’s On Third, I tried a roasted Brussels sprouts salad … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts and Date Salad
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