Gingersnap cookies are a timeless treat, perfect for creating warm, nostalgic moments during chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Each cookie offers a delightful crunch, followed by a chewy burst, all harmoniously blended with the deep, rich sweetness of molasses. This recipe guides you through achieving that signature crinkly top and snappy texture, ensuring your gingersnaps [...]
A family favorite and one of my all time favorite cookies are rugelach--an Eastern European Jewish confection that is a cross between a cookie and a pastry. These crescent shaped beauties are made from a cream cheese dough. They are tender and flaky, and filled with a variety of spreads before rolling and shaping them. [...]
This scrumptious cake is a family favorite and my most requested dessert recipe. I always have one of these on hand to break the fast on Yom Kippur. 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 ounces or 1 stick butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 8 ounces or ½ pint sour [...]
Looking to impress your guests with an apple dessert for Rosh Hashanah? You will love Breton Apple Tarte. This tarte is a French classic in which caramelized apples are encased in a flavorful shortbread pastry. Get ready for kudos when you serve this apple dessert delight for Rosh Hashanah. Dough 2 sticks butter or [...]
4 slices of cinnamon swirl challah-homemade if possible* 2 eggs ¼ cup coconut milk ¼ cup of orange juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg margarine, canola or coconut oil In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dip both sides of [...]
I recently had the distinct pleasure of making cinnamon swirl challah with my two adorable grandchildren. You can see Remy, age 6 and Freddy, age 2 ½ in the photo joyfully punching down the dough after its first rise. Then, Remy and I rolled the dough into a rectangle which we brushed with melted margarine, [...]
Looking for a scrumptious grilled recipe for your Lag BaOmer picnic or barbecue? I've got you covered. You will love these tasty sweet and spicy glazed and grilled meatballs. Enjoy! Meatballs 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 ¼ pounds ground beef 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 2 [...]