Brisket-stuffed cabbage
Like many other traditional Ashkenazi Jewish foods I didn’t really grow up eating stuffed cabbage.
Like many other traditional Ashkenazi Jewish foods I didn’t really grow up eating stuffed cabbage.
My Cuban family loves my American husband for many reasons, but high on that list is his appreciation for all things Cuban food.
Although I love tweaking traditional recipes, especially around Passover, (hello White Wine Braised Chicken or Manischewitz Ice Cream) there are some foods I never thought I’d touch.
Passover is the holiday I plan for all year long, partially because I hate it so much. I loathe giving up my beloved bread and pastry for an entire week, though usually my thighs thank me for the brief respite. Nevertheless I seek inspiration everywhere: in cookbooks, online and out and about when I am eating.
In the ancient world, bread was usually made by using a type of sourdough starter.
I’d like to think this caprese blintz is the epitome of my background.
In this week’s parsha, Ki Tisa, an epic moment occurs when Moses descends Mount Sinai with the tablets inscribed with the 10 Commandments and finds the Israelites worshiping the Golden Calf.
Baked stuffed zucchini for Passover.
Eggplant casserole for Passover.
Vegan sweet potato and apple kugel.