Edited from a previous posting. These delightful triangle shaped filled goodies are cookie-like with a filling of jam or prune or even chocolate. We eat Hamantashen traditionally for the Festival of Purim in March, which recounts the story of the heroic Queen Esther and her … [Read more...] about Fabulous Hamantashen
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Borekas With Nuts and Honey Syrup
In response to a recent comment I am posting this recipe. I posted one years ago and I think this may be a little different. Enjoy. This little nut filled boreka, with a slightly sweet crisp crust … [Read more...] about Borekas With Nuts and Honey Syrup
Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Flat Bread
A simple dinner, no meat, just comfort food is what is on my mind for dinner. A little yeast Bulema/ Pizza dough, some heirloom tomatoes, miniature buffalo mozzarella, and fresh basil were calling me from the refrigerator. … [Read more...] about Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Flat Bread
Handrajo Borekas for The Sephardic Temple Sisterhood
For several months I have been volunteering to help a group of Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel (Los Angeles) sisterhood members plan a cooking class. Yesterday was the first in what the sisterhood plans to make a series. I taught a boreka class, including potato and cheese … [Read more...] about Handrajo Borekas for The Sephardic Temple Sisterhood
Seattle Blackberry Crisp
While growing up in Seattle, I developed a passion for blackberries and raspberries. Blackberries grew plentifully on every vacant lot and on every little untended strip of soil all over the city. On late summer afternoons, … [Read more...] about Seattle Blackberry Crisp
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