Challah Bread Recipe

Challah bread is a beautiful and delicious Jewish bread eaten on Shabbat (the Sabbath), holidays, and other special days (except during Passover). It is made from a heavy dough that is separated and braided. A topping is usually added before baking—poppy seeds and sesame seeds …

Charoset Recipe

Charoset (pronounced by most Americans as “har-oh-set”) is one of the items on a Seder Plate during a traditional Passover Seder.  It is supposed to remind the Seder participants of the mortar between the bricks of the buildings the Israelite slaves built for their Egyptian …

Tomatillo Salsa

This roasty salsa is great on chips, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, eggs, and much more!  You can spice it as much as you’d like – chop the Serrano peppers separately and add to taste.  It’s difficult to tell how hot they are when I purchase them.  …

Tzimmes

Tzimmes is a traditional Jewish recipe, usually served on Rosh Hashanah.  It has a base of carrots with a root vegetable and dried fruit added.  Cooked in a syrup of honey and cinnamon, this is a delicious addition to the sweet dishes on your Rosh …