Shared with The Kosher-Halal Cookbook by Judy Git. “Like potato latkes, this is a treat specific for Chanukah. It commemorates the miracle of one cruse of oil, sufficient for one day, burning for 8 days in the giant Menorah in the Holy Temple after it was cleansed and rededicated – long enough for more clean…
Nana’s Potato Latkes
Shared with The Kosher-Halal Cookbook by Lori Beth “Potato latkes are traditional for Chanukah as a form of commemorating the miracle of the oil lasting 8 days rather than just one. The traditional accompaniment is either sour cream or apple sauce. There are ardent devotees of one or the other. For me, it’s sour cream…
Semolina Cake
Semolina cake, sometimes called harissa or basbousa, is a Middle Eastern dessert. It is very popular in the Arabic-speaking world, with variants from Lebanon to Syria to Egypt and beyond. This recipe is a mashup of recipes from a variety of countries. INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup coarse semolina flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tbsp baking powder…
Beef Kofta
Adapted from a recipe by Rajin Chy. Kofta is a type of Middle Eastern meatball. It can also be made with lamb or poultry. Kofta can be found across the world in many forms, from Turkey to India. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. ground beef 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 1 red onion, chopped and divided 1…
A Whole Lotta Cabbage Soup
Shared with The Kosher-Halal Cookbook by Andrea Bolender. “I make a big pot and freeze quarts. It’s such a great winter soup… hearty and comforting with a hunk of good crusty bread!” INGREDIENTS 1.5 lbs. beef stew meat, browned well 2 green cabbages, cored and chopped 1 sweet onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, smashed 1…
Cholent with Flanken
What is flanken? This is the question I hurriedly googled when looking at this recipe shared with The Kosher-Halal Cookbook by Andrea Bolender. According to Michael Wex, author of the bestselling novel Born to Kvetch, flanken is “a tough cut of meat, heavy on tendon and fat.” Flanken is a type of beef short rib…
Sweet Noodle Kugel
Shared with The Kosher-Halal Cookbook by Andrea Bolender Kugel is a baked pudding made from egg noodles or potatoes. Kugel is a traditional Ashkenazi Shabbos dish. This recipe is a sweet, dairy-based kugel. If hosting an interfaith dinner party or a friend who keeps kosher, do not serve this dish with meat dishes. INGREDIENTS 1…
Mock Kishka
Shared with The Kosher-Halal Cookbook by Andrea Bolender This is a vegetarian, Kosher-for-Passover mock kishka, a sausage-like traditional Ashkenazi Shabbos dish. To make it meaty, schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) can be substituted for the oil. INGREDIENTS 4 celery stalks, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4…
Italian-Style Ragù with Lamb
My maternal grandmother is Italian. My family grew up eating spaghetti and meat sauce. My grandma had to stop making it the Italian way because my grandpa had an allergy. One day, I decided I wanted authentic Italian sauce, not the stuff in jars. However, I needed to make it halal. This recipe omits the…
Coconut Rice with Mango Sauce
I threw this recipe together about a month ago. It’s vegan (aka dairy-free!). It makes a good side dish or even dessert. It can be served hot or chilled. INGREDIENTS 2 cups jasmine rice 3 cups water 1/2 can cream of coconut (around 7 oz) Mango chunks (I use frozen for ease) Simple syrup (equal…
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