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