I purchased so many cans of pure pack canned pumpkin puree in my enthusiasm for Thanksgiving and the specials in the market, that now I must think of uses for all of this exuberant purchasing. Pumpkin, a quintessential Fall flavor is great for more than Thanksgiving. Last … [Read more...] about Challah With Pumpkin and Cranberries
Shabbat
Sütlaҫ, Sephardic Rice Pudding
Friday afternoon amongst her busy preparations for Shabbat, Nona (my mom) always made Sütlaҫ, pronounced sootlach, as one of the Shabbat breakfast or lunch dishes. Sütlaς is rice pudding, a very simple and satisfying dish with a silky smooth texture and lightly sweet cinnamon … [Read more...] about Sütlaҫ, Sephardic Rice Pudding
Huevos Haminados
Huevos Haminados or Sephardic hard boiled eggs are the anchor of every holiday and Shabbat breakfast and or lunch. Eggs are cooked and dyed in oil laced water that contains the papery, gold, dried skins of onions. The eggs take on color anywhere from light gold to deep … [Read more...] about Huevos Haminados
My Best Brisket
Brisket was a dish I became familiar with after I was married. My Sephardic mother never served this ultimate pot roast when I was growing up. I loved brisket the first time I tasted it. The juicy, melt in your mouth, savory-sweet meat is an easy dish to make for everything … [Read more...] about My Best Brisket
Weekly Menu: Family Shabbat Dinner Friday July 31
Family Shabbat Dinner Friday July 31 Menu: Herzog Special Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2006 Challah Hummus Pico De Gallo Cucumber and Tomato Salad Wild Arugula, heirloom tomato, and organic beet salad, lemon vinagrette Grilled Artichokes with … [Read more...] about Weekly Menu: Family Shabbat Dinner Friday July 31
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