First Night Wednesday September 8, 2010 Starters, Yehi Ratzones … [Read more...] about Menu for Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Rosh Hashanah
How To Make Gefilte Fish
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGyczYBee_I[/youtube] My wonderful friend Suzette was so kind as to invite me to watch, help make, and film her mom making the holiday Gefilte fish. Halina is a survivor from World War II, her spunky personality, sharp wit, and … [Read more...] about How To Make Gefilte Fish
My Best Brisket
Brisket was a dish I became familiar with after I was married. My Sephardic mother never served this ultimate pot roast when I was growing up. I loved brisket the first time I tasted it. The juicy, melt in your mouth, savory-sweet meat is an easy dish to make for everything … [Read more...] about My Best Brisket
Dateline: Two Days Before Rosh Hashanah
Every year as soon as the days start getting shorter, my instinct to start preparing for Rosh Hashanah kicks in. Three weeks ago I placed an order with the kosher butcher and wrote out my menu plans for several dinners. I started baking as well. I am not preparing for one … [Read more...] about Dateline: Two Days Before Rosh Hashanah
Pumpkin Borekas
Petite Pumpkin Borekas Borekas are the Sephardic Jewish version of the turnover or empanada. Turkish in origin, the Sephardic Jews adopted these pastries as their own. I make borekas with homemade dough, the way my mom and my grandmother did, and bake them until crisp and … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Borekas
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