We’re right in the middle of High Holidays. Last Tuesday was Rosh Hashana and today and Thursday are Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. It’s a time of celebration and atonement. A time to reflect on the past year, what we’ve achieved and what we hope to accomplish in the coming year. It’s a time when… Continue reading Sweet Challah Rolls with Apple Raisin Filling
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Apples & Honey Mustard Chicken
While it may not feel like it here on the West Coast, believe it or not, we’ve hit fall season. Apples and citrus are starting to line produce shelves and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere. Once those flavors start showing up, that can only mean one thing: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur aren’t far… Continue reading Apples & Honey Mustard Chicken
Japanese Lamb Chops
Monday is Rosh Hashana. The beginning of the Jewish new year. The boys have school off which is good because we’ll be spending the day in temple. I know that sounds awful. I mean, I always hated it when I was a kid. But now that I’m an adult I really enjoy spending the day… Continue reading Japanese Lamb Chops
Lemony Brisket with Pomegranate Gremolata
Monday was Labor Day and that usually means one of two things. The kids are finally back in school and Rosh Hashana is right around the corner. I love Rosh Hashana. It means apples and honey, challah and brisket, and plenty of wine. All that delicious food… I just can’t get enough. So, since Rosh… Continue reading Lemony Brisket with Pomegranate Gremolata
Sweet Noodle Kugel
Today is Yom Kippur, the Jewish Holiday of Atonement. As part of the holiday we fast from sundown to sundown to atone for our sins over the past year. Yup, that means 24 hours of not eating. It’s always been tough, but these past few years have been especially hard. First I was pregnant. Anyone… Continue reading Sweet Noodle Kugel
Spiced-up Honey Cake
I’m a big fan of epicurious.com. It seems more times than not, I’m searching their website looking for some interesting new recipe. I wanna make an apple pie that’s a little different? Epicurious.com. An interesting salmon? Epicruious.com. Some cool way to cook couscous, I hadn’t thought of? Epicurious.com. Now that’s not to say I don’t… Continue reading Spiced-up Honey Cake