Rosh Hashanah

Turkey Sugar Cookies

2024-11-23T20:40:52-05:00November 23rd, 2024|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving|Tags: , , , |

If you're an avid cookie baker, you will want to make these turkey sugar cookies for Thanksgiving.  Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving surrounded by your loved ones.  Praying for Israel--the safe return of the hostages, the safety and protection of our IDF heroes and all of our Israeli brothers and sisters. Praying for a speedy [...]

Tsimmes

2024-09-26T08:52:51-04:00September 26th, 2024|Categories: Rosh Hashanah, Side Dishes, Vegetables|

This is my version of Tsimmes--a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish of stewed vegetables and dried fruits.  It has sweet overtones to evoke a Sweet New Year.  "Tsimmes" is Yiddish for "fuss".  This Tsimmes comes together quickly and is not too "fussy".

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 [...]

Braised Brisket of Beef

2024-02-07T14:31:01-05:00March 1st, 2015|Categories: Food Columns, Meat and Poultry, Rosh Hashanah|

A braised brisket of beef is just what the doctor ordered for a cold and dreary late winter’s eve.  This recipe demonstrates a braising technique, which yields a toothsome and tender piece of meat that melts in your mouth.  A special cut of brisket is first seared and then slow-simmered in a tomato/wine broth seasoned [...]