The “Not So Obvious” Matzoh Rolls
My favorite school lunches, over Passover, included sandwiches made from these rolls spread with cream cheese and olives. Continue reading The “Not So Obvious” Matzoh Rolls
Sweet and Citrusy Beets
Humble, healthy beets are naturally sweet and paired well with citrus. Continue reading Sweet and Citrusy Beets
Minted Citrus Salad
Contributed by Rachael, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. We invited friends over for dinner and a guest told me she intended to bring a lemon chiffon cake for dessert. I made this fruit salad to accompany her cake. I caught one of my guests tipping back her ramekin to drink the dressing (the juices!), so it’s probably not a far step off to collect some juices for use … Continue reading Minted Citrus Salad
Chocolate Almond Flourless Torte [Passover]
Contributed by Rachael, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. With so many people going gluten-free, here is an end of dinner party clincher that can please folks with that dietary concern. Frankly, anyone who loves a dense decadent chocolate cake will consider it fantastic. It can be served all-year-long for a rich delicious adult dessert. It’s not my most popular cake with children; unless they are dark chocoholics. … Continue reading Chocolate Almond Flourless Torte [Passover]
Tri-color Gefilte Fish
Contributed by Rachael, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. This elegant fish dish can be served any time of the year. It is a special first course, following the conclusion of a Passover Seder; at the beginning of the actual meal; either before or after the matzo ball soup depending on how ready things are in the kitchen. The traditional accompaniment is a fresh beet-horseradish relish called Chrain … Continue reading Tri-color Gefilte Fish
Fresh Horseradish Beet Relish aka Chrain
Contributed by Rachael, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. I can’t imagine eating a fish course without this condiment: a traditional accompaniment of beet-horseradish relish called Chrain (Yiddish: חריין, khreyn). Lots of general supermarkets carry this pre-made item in the section near the refrigerated hot dogs and pickles. However, if you were to get stuck somewhere, like I did in Albuquerque, unable to find it in stock … Continue reading Fresh Horseradish Beet Relish aka Chrain
The Blintz BOMB! My Holy Grail of Blintzes
Contributed by Rachael, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. First, a few words about blintzes (say: blint-ZEZ or blint-ZEES). The name blintz is Yiddish for an unleavened crepe pancake that gets stuffed like a burrito with a fruit or cheese filling, then is fried in butter, and finally is served hot with a garnish of applesauce and sour cream. With origins from Russia as blin or blintchiki, these … Continue reading The Blintz BOMB! My Holy Grail of Blintzes
Kettle Corn at Home
Recipe shared by Rachael, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. Recently, my kids asked me for something crunchy to snack on. I flipped through the cupboard. What I had was an abundance of un-popped corn kernels in a large mason jar. For our recent Saturday night viewings of the Sochi Winter Olympic games, I freshened the pantry supply. We were on for a batch of sweet and salty … Continue reading Kettle Corn at Home
Sabaya – Yemenite Bread
Recipe shared by Leslie, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. My first food memory is baking a Challah bread with my grandmother, Fran, my sister, Rachael, and my Auntie Arlene. It’s a simple recipe and memory. However, when I think back to being in the kitchen with everyone, I instantly feel warm and smile. There was music on the radio, sunshine coming through the kitchen window and a … Continue reading Sabaya – Yemenite Bread
Bolachas de Natal (Painted Christmas Cookies)
This recipe is brought to Ancestreats by Ligia Kempfer and her Seven-Year-Old daughter, Júlila – who are the dynamic duo behind the Brazilian family food blog: Pequena Gourmet. Bolachas de Natal – “White Painted Christmas Crackers” This is a traditional Christmas cookie that reminds me (Ligia) of my childhood. My grandmother and aunts used to make them especially for me. And now I make them with my daughter. The original … Continue reading Bolachas de Natal (Painted Christmas Cookies)
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