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Simple, easy recipe for potato kugel spiced up with Middle Eastern flavors. Step-by-step photos. Pareve, Vegetarian, Kosher for Passover. Read More

Keftes are Sephardic Jewish fried fritters. They can take on any number of forms; some are made with meat, some with potatoes or vegetables. Keftes often make an appearance on the Hanukkah table because they are fried in oil, which … Read More

Healthy, tasty, and authentic recipe for Moroccan Paprika Fish. Paprika, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, and peppers. Kosher, pareve. Read More

This week, we are focusing on Seder entrées. I have many vegetarian friends, so I thought I’d offer a veggie option—the matzo mina. A matzo mina is a Sephardic layered pie, somewhat like lasagna, in which matzos are substituted for … Read More

Today’s chicken recipe was taught to me by our Persian Jewish friend Farah, though she stressed that it’s not a Persian dish. She learned this simple roasting method when she was living in Israel many years ago. I like to … Read More

Recipe for lekvar – plum butter, can be used as a filling for hamantaschen or any cookie or pastry. Thick filling, will not run. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

Recipe for lekvar – apricot butter, can be used as filling for hamantaschen or any cookie or pastry. Thick filling, will not run. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

Recipe for mohn – poppy seed filling for hamantaschen, or any cookie or pastry. Thick rich and creamy filling, similar to Solo. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

Learn to make hamantaschen with chocolate cream cheese filling from a rabbi’s family recipe. Kosher, Dairy, pareve dough. Read More

Healthy vegan cooked salad recipe from Israel with eggplant, peppers and tomato sauce. Kosher, Pareve, vegetarian, diet friendly, gluten free. Read More

Salad made with roasted beets, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, cumin, sugar, salt and fresh chopped mint. Healthy, vegan, gluten free, kosher Read More

This fun and easy no-bake “cake” was invented because of the Passover restriction on leavening agents, which makes baking tough. It only has three ingredients, and it takes about 10 minutes to prepare. It requires no baking because it sets … Read More

A colorful vegan salad with bell peppers, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Simple and addicting side dish. Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher, Pareve. Read More

A creamy twist on Israeli Salad with Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, Greek yogurt, lowfat sour cream, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Read More

Recipe for Israeli Salad with heirloom tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. Kosher, Pareve, Gluten Free, Vegan Read More

A recipe for Israeli Salad made Mexican style with cucumbers, tomatoes, lime juice, shredded lettuce, cilantro, onion & salt. Vegan Pareve Kosher Read More

Israeli Salad dressed up with feta cheese, fresh mint, sweet bell peppers, olive oil, lemon, and cinnamon. Kosher, Dairy, Vegetarian, Side Dish Read More

This salad recipe from Israel is versatile and tasty. Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, onion. Vegan, kosher, pareve Read More

Learn to make authentic tahini sauce from sesame paste, lemon, garlic, water and salt. Easy recipe, all you need is a blender. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

It’s been a soupy few days here at The Shiksa Blog, so I thought I’d finish the week by sharing my “Shiksa Matzo Ball Soup” recipe with you.  I make this soup at least once a month.  For the Passover … Read More