Chicken Soup with Hungarian Farina Dumplings

Chicken Soup with Hungarian Farina Dumplings L’Shana Tova Tikatevu May Your Name be Inscribed in The Book of Life For a Good Year Although my Jewish grandparents hailed from Russia and Romania, this Rosh Hashanah, I’m serving a dish that hails from a neighboring country – Hungary. It is one very similar to our beloved … Continue reading “Chicken Soup with Hungarian Farina Dumplings”

Fried Matzo Balls – Fancy Style

Fried Matzo Balls Fancy Style Caviar, Sour Cream, Hard-Cooked Egg Yolk, Chives If you’re making lots of matzo balls for Passover, roll a few more and…OMG fry some! You and your family will be delirious with these morsels of deliciousness. It’s worth the extra effort and second step to fry them to get a golden … Continue reading “Fried Matzo Balls – Fancy Style”

Mexican Matzo Ball Soup

Mexican Matzo Ball Soup Cilantro Matzo Balls with Toasted Coriander and Cumin Chicken Soup with Avocado, Jalapeño, Lime, Onion, Cilantro The holiest of Jewish holidays, Yom Kippur ends at sunset tonight. This evening we break the fast with something simultaneously traditional and nontraditional: matzo ball soup with an unexpected twist! Mexican flavors including cilantro, coriander, … Continue reading “Mexican Matzo Ball Soup”

Chicken Soup with a Big Comforting Matzo Ball

Chicken Soup with a Big Comforting Matzo Ball If this were a normal Passover, I would be in Chicago right now with 15 lbs. of brisket in the oven, a huge pot of chicken soup on the stovetop, plus some 100 matzo balls in production, prepping for a  fabulous multi-course meal for my family and friends … Continue reading “Chicken Soup with a Big Comforting Matzo Ball”

Broccoli and White Bean Soup with Tempeh Croutons, Microgreens

Broccoli and White Bean Soup #glutenfreevegan Tempeh Croutons, Microgreens I’ve got a corned beef brisket cooking on the stove top right now, but that won’t be ready in time to share with you for St. Patrick’s Day dinner. I do, however, have a gorgeous striking spring-green soup here. It’s vibrant and velvety and vegan. It … Continue reading “Broccoli and White Bean Soup with Tempeh Croutons, Microgreens”