Tag: Tradition
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Homemade Bagels
I know it may feel ridiculous—almost silly—to make your own bagels at home, because truly, you can buy them. Or can you?That really depends on the answer to the next question: where do you live? If you’re in New York, London, or Montreal—cities with long and delicious bagel-making traditions (and yes, we can debate which…
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Honey Cake: Tips & History
Tips for Better Honey Cakes: Honey cakes often have a tendency to fail, leaving us with the question of why, and more importantly, how can we prevent it? The “why” is sugar, and the “how” is all about respecting the sugar! The sugar content in a honey cake is exceptionally high, thanks to both the…
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Honey Tahini Dip
It has been an ancient Jewish tradition to celebrate the Jewish New Year—Rosh Hashanah—by dipping challah in honey. Many homes will do so at every meal during the Rosh Hashanah celebrations, and all the way through to the end of the Sukkot festivities. Throughout the year, we often dip challah in tahini, another firm favourite…
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Sugar Cookies
These are my go-to sugar cookies that I’ve been making for years. When our kids were little, I would cut out the shapes of their ages from the dough. After they turned 9, it wasn’t quite as cute! For Jewish holidays, I still cut out shapes from the dough that are representative symbols like a…
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Zucchini (Courgette) and Shallot Crumbs
I have a deep appreciation for zucchini, or as they’re known in the UK, courgettes. They often fly under the radar, but their versatility is truly remarkable. You can bake, fry, roast, braise, or eat them raw. Zucchini, in one form or another, are a staple on our Shabbat or Yom Tov table. Now, let’s…
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Glazed Carrots (Simple Tzimmes)
In Yiddish folklore, carrots sliced into rounds are significant, representing golden coins. Thus, they became a cherished tradition during the Jewish New Year—Rosh Hashanah—symbolising our aspirations for prosperity in the year ahead. Tzimmes can encompass a variety of dishes, ranging from sweetened vegetable medleys to those incorporating meat. One of the attributes that makes the…
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Pomegranate Slow-Cooked Lamb
This dish is an absolute game-changer and will redefine your culinary experience with lamb, even if you’re not typically a fan of lamb (which I am not!). The combination of lamb, vibrant pomegranate, lemon, and honey creates an extraordinary flavour that ensures you won’t have leftovers. This is hands down my go-to Friday night main…
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Chicken Soup – A Method, Not a Recipe
Best served with noodles and Matza Balls or Kreplach. The way I feel about chicken soup is the way people feel about a much-loved, always-worn sweater. The moment you put it on, you are enrobed in comfort and warmth. But it’s so much better because you can share the soup. The sweater, on the other…
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Challah
This Challah recipe is perfect, and I can say that as it was gifted to me by master Chef Claude Ben Simon. It just works. I get a lot of questions about challah, what it is, and how to make it, and most importantly, how to get it right. Creating challah is a process that…
