by Geila Bernstein
Cook’s Note: When I have a large crowd, I double the recipe and bake this is in an oven like a kugel at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes.
For the Brei:
Ingredients:
4 sheets of matzoh broken into pieces
4 large eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Butter or oil for frying
For the Apples:
5 Granny Smith apples, peeled […]

by Monita Buchwald
In Israel, they’re called oznei Haman, or Haman’s ears. The Yiddish word hamantaschen refers to Haman’s three-cornered hat. Whatever you call them, these cookies are easy to make and are fun to do with the kids. Feel free to fill them with chocolate chips, your favorite jams, even Nutella or poppy seeds.
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by Poopa Dweck
A supply of eras b’ajweh is usually kept on hand to serve with tea or coffee to guests—particularly on Tu B’Shevat. Be sure to use Medjool dates—much of the flavor of this sweet depends on the quality of the dates. Avoid those with rigid meat or thick, tasteless skins. […]

by Chana Citron
If your sweet tooth is keeping you from sticking to your New Year’s resolution, take heart. There are ways to satisfy your craving while still eating healthy. What’s the secret? Try a winter squash. With more than 15 varieties to choose from, you won’t get bored sampling this satisfying […]

by Laura Frankel
Winter time means comfort food, and the creamier the better. Number one on my list is polenta, which is really Italian cornmeal. I love its texture and the way it compliments so many dishes. It can be prepared in a creamy style–such as in the recipe below–or firm and […]

by Laura Frankel
Soufflé is a special treat as it must be baked right before eating it–which is an impossible feat on Shabbat. So save it for special occasions with friends, such as a Sunday brunch or a New Year’s Day party. While a soufflé appears to be intimidating, it is actually […]

by Laura Frankel
Turn every occasion into New Year’s with this classic winter appetizer which is still popular in the Ukraine and Lithuania where buckwheat is grown. A close cousin of the blintz and the French crepe, the Slavic blin was traditionally served toward the end of winter to signal the arrival […]

For something sweet and tart, try one of these low-cal desserts. Made with real fruit, preserves and no sugar, it’s a guiltless recipe courtesy of Splenda. Each bar contains 70 calories and 3 grams of fat—so dig in!

Ingredients
Crust:
3/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light butter
1 pinch salt
Filling:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 […]

Who says kosher and Artisanal type cheeses don’t go together? Not us. Serve this array of soft, semi-soft and hard varities at your next shindig and turn your friends on to the finest kosher cheeses around.
All these cheese can be found at zabars.com. Follow the links below for easy one-stop shopping.

Barkanit Kadurim semi-soft goat cheese […]

by Monita Buchwald
For a new spin on that holiday party, try a pot-luck latke party. You’ll spare yourself hours of preparation and wind up with a winning hand of tasty dishes to serve. Sound too good to be true? It’s this easy:

Choose a menu that’s either meat or dairy. (We say go for the […]