Sweet and Citrusy Beets
Humble, healthy beets are naturally sweet and paired well with citrus. Continue reading Sweet and Citrusy Beets
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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
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
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
Halva Cookies (Sesame Tahini & Almond Flour)
Submitted by Leslie, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. In general, my husband and I grew up in families with very different spice racks and menus. One of our shared favorites is Halva (חלבה). Not a surprise from his side, since he grew up in the Middle East. It may seem a bit out of the norm for me, having grown up in a small coastal town north of Boston. My exposure … Continue reading Halva Cookies (Sesame Tahini & Almond Flour)
Less is More Stifado (Greek beef & onions stew)
Submitted by Relly. This Greek stew has few ingredients, and is yet so rich in flavors. Since back in the days beef was an expensive product, my grandmother would make this dish for the high holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Passover night. My family and I continue this tradition and have this dish for holiday dinners. My grandmother would go to the market and dig for the … Continue reading Less is More Stifado (Greek beef & onions stew)
Quick Cilantro-Lime Pork Tacos – Gluten and Top 8 free
Submitted by Michelle Landvik from raising (and cooking for) a Protein Intolerant Child. I was born in Southern California where Mexican food was common and delicious. In the early ’80s, mom decided to move us to the land-locked prairie where tortillas were practically unheard of at the time. The only “Mexican” food people ate in our small town was from a pre-made kit or from a Tex-Mex … Continue reading Quick Cilantro-Lime Pork Tacos – Gluten and Top 8 free
Norwegian Bløtkake (Birthday Cake)
Submitted by Katrina Crosby. My mother, Hege Ingeborg, is 100% Norwegian. She was born in Norway and when she was 5 she and her mother moved to America. She still has much of her family there and I have enjoyed several trips to visit relatives in The Land Of The Midnight Sun. It is GORGEOUS! I love my family heritage and feel lucky to have had … Continue reading Norwegian Bløtkake (Birthday Cake)
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’
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