You’ve tasted Chummus Bassar–the chummus dish with spiced ground meat–before. But this one is simply the best version. Editor’s Note: We first tasted Chayale’s Chummus Bassar when she had prepared it for a get together. We tasted it. It was simply better than any Chummus Bassar we had ever tasted (and we have tasted lots…
appetizers
Crispy Sushi Rice Cakes
How to make crispy sushi rice cakes–it’s the foundation of a great appetizer! They are easy to make and freezer-friendly. If you ever wanted an appetizer that is easy to plan ahead AND gorgeous to serve, we have it. Also, we need to mention, these are delicious. Because delicious is always important–but so is practicality….
Beef Negimaki
These Beef Negimaki are the perfect portions of tender, juicy steak. First off, we apologize to the butchers this season for featuring two recipes that entail some extra labor. Between the prep required for the Beef Carpaccio and this Beef Negimaki, you might not be too happy with us. Lucky for the consumer, though, both…
Beef Carpaccio
It’s beautiful, gourmet, refreshing, and needs very minimal prep. Make beef carpaccio just as you enjoy it at the restaurant. By the end of this post, you’ll be able to prepare beef carpaccio better than the chefs do at a restaurant. And you’ll be in amazement when you see just how easy it is. This…
Sliced Tongue in Tomato Sauce
If you like tongue, you will love this upgraded version of an old traditional dish. There is one sister that I try to visit on Yom Tov–but I also try to plan my visit for the day that she serves this amazing tongue so that I can take some leftovers home. You see, my bunch…
Hamantaschen Pizza Bourekas
Keep these Hamantaschen simple with sauce and cheese, or fill up wheat tortillas (wraps) with any of your favorite fillings. Comes Chodesh Adar (and this year, come Purim Katan) and we try to bring in the spirit of Purim into the house. What says Purim more than Hamentashen? Hamentschen. Yes, you can make classic Hamantaschen….
Fun Crunchy Sesame Cucumbers
Everyone will eat these up because they’re so good (and they must be healthy because, after all, they’re cucumbers, right?). But they’re totally not. Anyways, it’s Chanukah, when everything has a little oil. So, people come to your Chanukah party, and they’re on a diet so they don’t eat the donuts. Instead, they eat the…
Sushi Cups
The absolute easiest way to serve sushi – and no one is tired of them yet. When I first featured this recipe years ago, sushi was a new thing. I remember serving it at an upsherin and it was so “new” and “cool.” But, guess what? Sushi’s popularity never went away. And these little Sushi…
Guacamole with Tri-Color Chips
It’s that simple, fresh thing that everyone loves. Sometimes, we rack our brains to think of something new and interesting to serve over Yom Tov. But you know what? Sometimes you don’t even need to think so hard. Sometimes, it’s the things that are the simplest–the ones that are so obvious you don’t even think…
Balsamic Dill Salmon
This one has become one of my go-to easy Shabbos day salmon recipes. With fresh herbs and served cold, it’s light, bright and perfect for a summer lunch. I was trying to track down the origin of this recipe, so I could share it with all of you. I’ve been making it for years and…
