Queen Esther Would Be Proud-Lentil Patties
Happy Purim!! Here is a re-post of one of my favorite recipes, and perfect on Purim. It gives a nod to Queen Esther, who is believed to have been a vegetarian. It’s so easy to make and can be part of your year-round recipe rotation. Chag Sameach, Enjoy!
Apple Pie Dessert Latkes
I wanted to make something different this year for Chanukkah. I came up with these delicious and easy latkes that taste just like apple pie, crust and all! Serve them for dessert at your Chanukkah gathering, they are not too sweet and are healthy. Top them with dairy options (see below) or just eat them plain. Enjoy and Chag Chanukkah Sameach! The Recipe
Lemon Broccoli Salad
This hear, at my Rosh Hashanah table, I will be serving this delicious, easy Lemon Broccoli Salad. I love it because it is a nice change from the standard lettuce salad, you can assemble it quickly and it looks beautiful. Experiment with the ingredients. It is perfect summertime gatherings or holiday meals. It is sure to be a favorite go-to recipe. Shana Tova, Chag Sameach! The Recipe
Raspberry Lemon Cloud Minis
Shavuot, the holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people on Mt.Sinai, begins tonight. It is customary to eat dairy foods. Here is a simple, delicious and calorie-friendly dessert that you can make in a flash. Enjoy and Chag Sameach!! The Recipe
Not Your Bubbie’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver
I’m guessing that your Jewish grandmother, “Bubbie” never made vegetarian chopped liver, only the kind made with real chicken or beaf liver. Many of us today would never even look at the real thing, let alone taste it! Here is my take on a traditonal Eastern European Jewish appetizer (noshable), served on every major Jewish holiday. It is vegetarian, delicious, and very healthy. It uses nuts as the protein so just warn any of your guests who are alergic to nuts to keep their distance. It is also pareve (neutral) so you can serve it with a meat or dairy meal if you are keeping Kosher. You can pull this together in a flash, using a food processor. Feel free to adjust the seasonings as you like: spice it up or spice it down. I add lemon juice to brighten up the flavors. Make sure to chill it for several hours in the fridge. It pairs well with crackers and veggie sticks or with matzah (on Passover). The Recipe
Easy Celebration Chicken
While I am cooking “Just A Jewish Mother’s Chicken Soup” in preparation for tonight’s Passover Seder, I want to share an easy recipe that you can make quickly and would be perfect to serve to your Seder guests. It has both sweet and salty flavors and you can double or triple the recipe. It’s a great staple for any holiday or whenever you want a festive, colorful and easy dish to serve. Wishing all a Chag Sameach and Happy Passover. Enjoy! The Recipe
Just in time for Purim, here are some of my vegetarian recipes found on this website that are easy and perfect for your holiday festivities. Don’t forget the star of the show…Hamantashen (listed below). Have a great time dressing up and enjoy all the Purim festivities!! Chag Sameach, Happy Purim!
Tu B’Shevat Tapanade
Here is something different for Tu B’Shevat which begins tonight, a departure from fruit dishes usually served on the holiday. It incorporates one of the seven species of Israel: fig, pomegranates, grapes, dates, wheat, barley and olives, foods traditionally eaten on Tu B’Shevat. It packs a double dose of olives: olives and olive oil. You can make it in under five minutes and is perfect to serve on cheese and crackers, as a topping for fish, as a sandwich spread or combined with avocado as a dip. Pair with my “Fruits of Israel Fizz” and you you will have a great Tu B’Shevat celebration! Chag Sameach! The Recipe
Fried Zucchini Logs For Chanukah or Anytime
These easy and delicious zucchini treats are perfect to serve on Chanukah or at anytime. They are so easy to make and a good way to get your veggies! They are perfect for dipping (see Roasted Red Pepper dipping sauce below) and make a great pareve appetizer. You can even make them gluten-free!
Happy Chanukah! Chag Chanukah Sameach! The Recipe
Just in time for Thanksgiving, this “Tzimmes”, traditional eastern European Jewish stew, checks off all the boxes: traditional, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and incredibly easy! You can also make this all year round. I will be serving this at my Thanksgiving feast this year. You can keep it warming in the oven with all the other delicious festive foods. A bonus: it can be made a day in advance and reheated. It is not too sweet and will look perfect on your harvest table. Enjoy! The Recipe
Jewish Mother Cooking 