Yom Kippur breakfast at my sister-in-law’s is always a dairy meal, so I first made a version of this cake with real butter and cream. Now for other holidays and especially dinners where some kind of meat or turkey is served I need a dairy-free version of this cake. … [Read more...] about Dairy Free Caramel Apple Cake
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A Honey Cake for 5772/ 2011
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
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
Hazelnut Biscotti with Dried Cranberries
Biscotti are such a wonderful cookie and very Sephardic in spirit since they are great dunked in Turkish coffee. I baked a new version of hazelnut biscotti the other day, try these. 6 plus 1 cups all purpose unbleached flour … [Read more...] about Hazelnut Biscotti with Dried Cranberries
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