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
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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
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)
The Brined Giving Turkey
Here’s the recipe for a 14-17 lb turkey as I made it, and how I will do it from now on. Continue reading The Brined Giving Turkey
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
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
Gone in a Flash Matzah ‘Crack’
Submitted by Amanda C.B. This is based on a David Lebovitz’s recipe. He is a published chef who lives in Paris and blogs at davidlebovitz.com. He calls it Crunch. I call it Crack. Once you start eating it you can’t stop. I’ve been making this treat for years now, with lots of topping combinations. I always make it for Passover and Chanukah. Once I even made some for my … Continue reading Gone in a Flash Matzah ‘Crack’
End the Strike Passover Granola
Submitted by Rachael, Ancesister at Ancestreats. This recipe is a riff of the Chow.com recipe, “Matzo Granola with Apricots and Pistachios.” I turned to it during my family’s Pesach Breakfast Revolt of 2012. In observance of Passover, my children were not allowed their morning standby of multigrain Cheerios so they went on a food strike. They cursed my plated Matzo-brie (fried matzo) and refused a healthy … Continue reading End the Strike Passover Granola
Tub-to-Table Gefilte Fish
Submitted by Jane Morgenstern. This is my husbands’s grandmother’s recipe, passed down to her daughter, my mother-in-law. His grandmother would always make her own fresh gefilte fish, and by fresh, we mean fresh, as the carp was swimming in the bathtub. We have done away with that step, and purchased our fish already ground from the market, however the rest of the recipe is the same … Continue reading Tub-to-Table Gefilte Fish
Lip-Smacking Good Lime Jello Mold
Submitted by Cheryl. When I think of holidays with my family, the meals were always at my Parent’s home. Served in the dining room, which was next to the kitchen, I remember the procession of food being put on the table. Always , there were several jello molds. One of which was the lime jello mold. It didn’t matter what holiday meal we were eating, … Continue reading Lip-Smacking Good Lime Jello Mold
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