Showing entries from: Pareve

The Shiksa in the Kitchen signature martini made with pomegranate juice, citrus vodka, triple sec and lime juice. Kosher. Read More

The history of smoked fish and appetizing. Learn a recipe for Jewish whitefish salad with celery and herbs. Kosher, dairy or pareve. Read More

These healthy and yummy muffins include the Seven Species of the Torah – Wheat, Barley, Fig, Date, Pomegranate, Grape and Fig. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

Mandelbrot cookies are an Ashkenazi Jewish dessert dating back to the early nineteenth century. Mandelbrot are closely related to the Italian cookies known as biscotti, which were first made in the Middle Ages. The word mandelbrot means almond (mandel) and … Read More

How to make crispy, delicious Middle Eastern Falafel the traditional way with chickpeas and spices. Includes step-by-step photos and recipes. Read More

How to make hawayej spice blend from scratch using whole spices and seeds, then Read More

Learn to make crispy, flavorful Jewish potato latkes for Hanukkah with potato shreds, schmaltz or vegetable oil, onions, matzo meal. Kosher. Read More

As those of you who read my recent article for BlogHer.com know, I celebrated my first Hanukkah eight years ago. This was back before I converted to Judaism when I was really and truly a shiksa (aka a non-Jewish woman). I had studied … Read More

Thanksgiving is very close to the first night of Hanukkah this year, which means both holidays are simultaneously on my mind! Last week I came up with a fun little dish that combines the two holiday traditions into one tasty … Read More

Dairy free kosher pumpkin pie with regular and gluten free crust options. Read More

How to make a savory stuffing with challah, chestnuts, carrots, celery, and herbs. Kosher, Meat or Pareve, Thanksgiving, holidays. Read More

Mushroom Barley Soup – robust and flavorful deli-style soup. Chicken or vegetarian broth. Kosher, Jewish, healthy, comfort food, deli. Read More

A mildly sweet, spice-scented Pumpkin Challah. Perfect for Sukkot, or for an autumn Shabbat meal. Delicious with melted butter. Kosher. Read More

Recipe for Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant. Vegan, pareve, gluten free, all natural. Read More

Today we are celebrating the Autumnal Equinox, which ushers in my favorite season of the year – Autumn. It also happens to be the first full day of Sukkot, one of my favorite Jewish holidays. I’m celebrating both of these … Read More

Today I’m going to share one of my favorite Rosh Hashanah entrées with you. This idea evolved out of… well, a fish head, believe it or not! Every year, we buy a fish head and cook it specifically for the … Read More

This Honey Apple Bundt Cake for Rosh Hashanah is moist, sweet, and beautifully iced for a unique twist on Jewish honey cake. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

Learn to braid challah dough, step-by-step pictures. Tutorial. 3 strand, 4 strand, 6 strand, turban round challah, linked loops, challah rolls. Read More

Learn to make challah bread for Shabbat with this step-by-step recipe and discover the significance of this tasty Jewish bread. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

Learn to make Jewish kasha varnishkes the way bubbe did- bow tie pasta, toasted kasha, caramelized onions and melty golden schmaltz. Kosher. Read More