Author: ancestreats

Americas, Europe

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

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Americas, Europe

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

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Asia, Middle East

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

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Americas, Europe

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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Americas

BAKED MONSTER EYES

Recipe shared by Rachael, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. When my little boys were in preschool, I was tapped to make their classes a Halloween recipe booklet to share with the other families. We moms shared the recipe prep and threw the kids a silly party with creepy imaginative treats many of you have come to love at Halloween parties. There was the kitty litter surprise (baked cake … Continue reading BAKED MONSTER EYES

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Europe

Nana’s Beef Brisket

Brought to Ancestreats by Rachel Kaufman from Heeling Vibes. This recipe has been in my dad’s family for several generations–my mom learned it from my Dad’s mom, Rose Freedman. I’d like to think that when Rose’s mom, Bessie Ruth, moved to America from Eastern Europe she brought the recipe with her, at least in her head/heart. I have fond memories of eating my Nana’s brisket … Continue reading Nana’s Beef Brisket

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Asia, Middle East

Yemenite Kubaneh – Breakfast Bread‎

Brought to Ancestreats by Avidan. When I think about every weekend breakfast with my family, and I mean every, the one item that is always on the menu and loved by all generations, is Kubaneh (say: koo-BAH-nah).  It doesn’t matter where in the world we’re eating. If we’re together over a weekend,  we’ll have this traditional Yemini slow-cooked Sabbath bread. It’s hard to describe what … Continue reading Yemenite Kubaneh – Breakfast Bread‎

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