Ketzitzot – Meatballs in Red Sauce

Submitted by Leah. Thinking back to my childhood through my newlywed years, meatballs were always served at special family meals. Both my mother and mother-in-law never strayed from the traditional recipe. Why would they? Everyone loved them so much, including me. If I had to guess they were probably prepared this way for several generations back. Then one lucky year, it was my turn to host the Passover Seder. It was … Continue reading Ketzitzot – Meatballs in Red Sauce

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Americas

Tia’s Fiesta Guacamole

Submitted by Evonne. First time I tasted guacamole was at one of my Tia’s fiestas. I was about 5 years old, and I must admit, I wasn’t a fan. The guacamole had onions and jalapenos, and my simple palate just couldn’t handle the taste. I vowed to never eat guacamole/avocado again. Fast forward years later, I love guacamole, which reminds me of my Tia’s fiestas, … Continue reading Tia’s Fiesta Guacamole

ancestreatsJanuary 17, 2013March 31, 20132 Comments

Americas, Other

Coquito

Submitted by Eric. This is Puerto Rican “egg nog”. Standard fair for Christmas in the states and New Years and 3 Kings Day in Puerto Rico. This recipe substitutes the coconut cream for raw eggs, but but 3-6 egg yolks can be used instead of the coconut cream. If you know how to properly “cook” then this is definitely more authentic and richer! This is my mom’s … Continue reading Coquito

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Europe

Classic Latkes with a Denver-twist

Submitted by Batya Stepelman from Sparrows & Spatulas. I grew up thinking that latkes, that traditional Chanukah potato pancake, were a uniquely Jewish dish. But latkes exist in lots of European countries, they just have different names. In Germany the latke is called Kartoffelpuffer or Reibekuchen. In Luxembourg you’d order Gromperekichelcher. Poles slather their placki ziemniaczane in sour cream. Ukrainians, Belarusians and Russians call their potato pancake … Continue reading Classic Latkes with a Denver-twist

ancestreatsDecember 12, 2012March 31, 20132 Comments

Europe

Chanukah Potato Latkes

Submitted by Rachael Landau. The Jewish Festival of Lights, known as Chanukah, celebrates the 25th of Kislev, 165 BC, when brave Maccabees overthrew Antiochus Epiphanes, the Greek king of Syria who tried to force his religion, politics and customs onto Jews. Traditionally, on each night of Chanukah, menorah candles are lit, presents are given out, dreidls are spun, and latkes are eaten. In some families, … Continue reading Chanukah Potato Latkes

ancestreatsDecember 7, 2012March 31, 20132 Comments

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