Rosh Hashanah

Honey Chiffon Cake

2026-09-03T11:16:14-04:00September 3rd, 2026|Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Rosh Hashanah|Tags: , , |

As the days get shorter and the air is crisper and cooler, I am back in my kitchen baking after a summer hiatus.  One of my favorite cakes to bake during this season is Autumn Spiced Honey Chiffon cake. While this cake is baking, an ambrosial aroma of warm honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and [...]

Star of David Bundt Challah

2026-09-02T06:49:55-04:00September 2nd, 2026|Categories: Bread, Challah, Rosh Hashanah|Tags: |

Rosh Hashanah is just around the corner, and I’ll be sharing some of my favorite holiday recipes over the next couple of weeks.  I always make a variety of round homemade challahs for the holiday.  A few years ago, I added this gorgeous Star of David challah to my repertoire. My husband and I were [...]

Turkey Sugar Cookies

2025-11-27T02:17:02-05:00November 27th, 2025|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.  Am Yisrael Chai and G-d Bless America! I’ve developed this easy recipe with great flavor and texture, that is sure to get an enthusiastic two thumbs up from [...]

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".

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 [...]