Courabies, Kourabiedes, Kurabiyes, is a rich nut cookie adopted by the Sephardim from the Greeks. It is made with almonds or walnuts, then rolled in powdered sugar, and served with Turkish coffee or tea. My great auntie, Amelia Touriel Notrica, … [Read more...] about Kurabiyes
Passover
How To Make Gefilte Fish
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGyczYBee_I[/youtube] My wonderful friend Suzette was so kind as to invite me to watch, help make, and film her mom making the holiday Gefilte fish. Halina is a survivor from World War II, her spunky personality, sharp wit, and … [Read more...] about How To Make Gefilte Fish
Brisket for Passover
Brisket is one of the best cuts of meat to serve for a holiday. Brisket can serve a crowd, is relatively economical, and you can cook it ahead. When I cook it ahead, I degrease and cut the brisket into thin slices before I reheat it. … [Read more...] about Brisket for Passover
Pesach Bumuelos or Sephardic Matzo Fritters
Breakfast on Passover presents a dilemma. What is there to eat that doesn’t involve, toast, bread, rolls, pastry, oatmeal…. Sometimes the kids fill up on those awful Passover cereals that imitate year round varieties. If you prefer something more then matzo with butter and jam … [Read more...] about Pesach Bumuelos or Sephardic Matzo Fritters
Passover Tishpishti
This is not a classic Passover Almond cake with whipped up egg whites for leavening and ground nuts in place of flour. This recipe is a Passover version of a Sephardic, Turkish dessert. The cake is very dense and moist because … [Read more...] about Passover Tishpishti
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