Yom Kippur was winding down yesterday, the last of the sun’s rays fading from the stained glass windows in the temple; my feet tired from standing during the Neilah service, my thoughts turned to the menu for the break-the-fast party my sister-in-law makes every year. It’s a … [Read more...] about Apple Cake with Caramel
Honey
A Honey Cake for 5772/ 2011
Ever on the quest for a moist dark honey cake that tempts you to eat a second and third slice, I invented a new recipe this year using my favorite dark amber avocado honey and date molasses. This honey cake not only uses the quintessential Rosh Hashanah ingredient of honey … [Read more...] about A Honey Cake for 5772/ 2011
Capeloto Family Challah
Challah is the quintessential Jewish Sabbath and holiday bread. Bread baked from 'the staff of life' has a spiritual essence that affirms our connection to the earth's harvest and sustains us. This Challah is sweet and moist. One recipe makes one huge challah or … [Read more...] about Capeloto Family Challah
Desert Chicken
As one reader recently observed, we all need more chicken recipes. I roasted these (see photo) chickens for Shabbat dinner this week. The California desert is spectacular this time of year. Spring is here … [Read more...] about Desert Chicken
Baklava
While growing up in the Seattle of the 1950’s and 60’s, before its discovery by foodies worldwide, baklava was the quintessential holiday dessert in our Sephardic home. Baklava graced the dessert table on Chanukah, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, weddings, brisses, any important … [Read more...] about Baklava
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