It doesn’t take any extra work. But it adds a whole lot of extra flavor. Tomato Confit is our new favorite addition to the table. Originally this recipe began as a way to get rid of an extra box of grape tomatoes in the fridge. Then it was so loved that we now buy a…
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This Roasted Tomato Dip Takes 2 Minutes to Prep – and Tastes Amazing!
Looking to add something delicious to the Shabbos table without more work? Hello, tomatoes. If you’re looking to add another dip to your Shabbos repertoire, but aren’t really looking for more work, this one might be your answer. One week, after shopping miscommunications and poor menu planning, I was left with a whole lot…
Basics: Do You Call It Tehini, Tehina or Techina?
However you say it or spell it, chances are this dip is a basic that you’d like to master. Of all those foods that are just so much better when homemade, techina is one of the easiest to make. The flavor and proportions of ingredients are very subjective and personal. But the basic components are…
Basics: How To Make Chrein (Prepared Horseradish)
Eat a lot of chrain on Pesach? Prep it fresh and prep a lot. Each Pesach, we consume copious amounts of chrein in our house. It just goes so well with matzah. And all Pesach foods, as a matter or fact. And mayonnaise, obviously. (Click here to learn how to prep the best mayo ever.)…
In Honor of Shabbos: Yussi Weisz’s Matbucha
This dip is a Shabbos table staple. There are two reasons I love this recipe so much: One, it’s a one sheet pan recipe with no pots to wash, and two, because I get to practice some of my knife skills, as this recipe calls for everything to be mini-diced. Practicing knife skills with a…
In Honor of Shabbos: Yussi Weisz’s Roasted Jalapeno Dip
Do you love a spicy dip with your challah? Get your jalapenos and let’s get going. When Esti Waldman asked me to create some “heimish” Shabbos recipes with a twist for this series of לכבוד שבת קודש, I couldn’t fall asleep that night. I was thinking about how to take a “heimish” recipe that I’ve…
This Olive Salad with Sauteed Leeks is a Total Keeper
This olive and leek salad provides that perfect, special burst of flavor to your Yom Tov table. Just about every Friday, Yussi Weisz of Snaps in Lakewood shares some of his Shabbos food prep in his “L’kovod Shabbos Kodesh” series. Each dish he makes is with that intention. Last week, I watched him dicing up…
Because We Can Never Get Enough of Great Dips
More dips are just about the best thing you can add to your Pesach menu. Last Pesach, we brought you these dips and these dips. And they were a big hit. So, of course, when we saw that Taste of Pesach 2 had a slew of all new dips (and Egg Kichel “Chips” for…
Make Homemade Mayo Without a Food Processor (simply because it’s the most delicious thing you can spread on your matzah)
If you have an immersion blender, you’re minutes away from easy mess-free homemade mayo Dips complement matzah really well. We’ve heard from lots of you who really enjoyed our Pesach dips during the first days. For those of you who skipped the homemade mayo because you don’t want to clean a food processor…well, here’s a…
It’s Dips Time! Dips are all the rage… Part 2
…and they’re the easiest, quickest, and tastiest way to enhance your Shabbos or Yom Tov table. Need new dips? We have a few! And they’re all kosher for Pesach or anytime. Eggplant with Techina and Tomatoes Save Print Eggplant with Techina and Tomatoes Ingredients 1 eggplant 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp olive oil…