This little ball shaped cookie is a Sephardic classic. Every Nona made these. They are perfect for Passover or any other time of year. If you like the taste of nuts and honey, you will love these. … [Read more...] about Mustachudos, Honey Nut Cookies
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Passover Stuffed Miniature Chickens
This recipe is from Judy Zeidler's 'The Gourmet Jewish Cook' that I altered only slightly. It is one of my favorites. When I cook for the Passover Seder I love to include this dish since one of my principles for easy entertaining is; … [Read more...] about Passover Stuffed Miniature Chickens
Passover Halibut Plaki
Plaki typically refers to a Greek baked fish dish with vegetables. My Nona (grandmother) made a dish she referred to as Plaki. The recipe, long forgotten, is a bit of a mystery and all I remember is that is contained green grapes and mild white fish. I thought I would give it … [Read more...] about Passover Halibut Plaki
Haroset for Passover
Just as the Jewish slaves in Egypt under the rule of the Pharaoh, made endless numbers of bricks there are an endless number of haroset recipes. The haroset or the symbolic mortar held the bricks together. Since I was a child coloring in my picture book Haggadah shel Pesach, I … [Read more...] about Haroset for Passover
Sephardic Salmon for Passover
Lemon and fresh parsley are frequently used flavors in Turkish food. My mother served a traditional fish course at the start of every holiday dinner and many times at lunch on the Sabbath. Growing up in Seattle, salmon was the fish of choice. There are many Turkish recipes … [Read more...] about Sephardic Salmon for Passover
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