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Baked Spaghetti Squash with Braised Garlic Tomato Sauce and Roasted Cauliflower

2024-10-15T08:30:02-04:00October 15th, 2023|Categories: Cooking Light, Gluten Free, Sukkot, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian|Tags: , |

Spaghetti squash is known as a vibrant fall/winter vegetable, but it really is a fruit.  Botanically speaking, spaghetti squash as well as other squashes such as pumpkin and zucchini are fruit since they develop from flowers and contain seeds.  However, from a culinary point of view, spaghetti squash is treated as a vegetable in its [...]

Pumpkin Pecan Babkallah

2024-10-13T10:29:42-04:00October 13th, 2023|Categories: Bread, Cakes, Challah, Desserts, Sukkot|

If you’re looking for a showstopper bread to serve during Sukkot, consider making Pupmkin Pecan Babakallah, which is a cross between a babka and a challah, infused with the flavors and warm spices of autumn. With a bit of time and effort to master a special shaping technique, you will be rewarded with this scrumptious [...]

Challah Pudding

2023-09-24T09:47:27-04:00September 24th, 2023|Categories: Breakfast/Brunch, Challah, Desserts, Side Dishes, Yom Kippur|Tags: , , |

I bake a lot of challah, so I usually have quite a bit leftover. I recently started to make challah pudding using day-old challah with great results. This recipe bakes up beautifully with a golden brown crispy crust and a light, fluffy, and flavorful interior.  Serve this scrumptious dish for brunch with some fresh fruit, [...]

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

2023-09-20T14:45:48-04:00September 20th, 2023|Categories: Breakfast/Brunch, Cakes, Dairy, Desserts, Yom Kippur|Tags: , |

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 [...]

Breton Apple Tarte

2024-09-18T09:19:28-04:00September 18th, 2023|Categories: Desserts, Holidays, Pies, Tarts and Tortes, Rosh Hashanah|

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 [...]

Cinnamon Swirl Challah French Toast

2023-08-03T18:05:02-04:00August 3rd, 2023|Categories: Bread, Breakfast/Brunch, Challah, Shavuot, Yom Kippur|Tags: , |

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 [...]

Pizzelle Cannoli

2023-05-25T09:12:06-04:00May 25th, 2023|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Dairy, Desserts, Shavuot|

Here’s another great dairy dessert option. There is no cooking or baking necessary for this simplified and enlightened version of the traditional cannoli recipe.  You can make the pizzelle cannoli shells days ahead of time. Since the filling takes just minutes to whip together, make sure to fill the pizzelle cannoli right before serving so [...]

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Meatballs

2023-05-07T21:31:03-04:00May 7th, 2023|Categories: Fourth of July, Meat and Poultry|Tags: , , |

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 [...]