Ingredients: 6 lb beef brisket, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick brine: 4 quarts of water 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 10 bay leaves 8 cloves garlic 5 whole star anise 2 sticks cinnamon, broken up 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds 1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds 2 tablespoons whole […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg filling: Ficoco* ginger preserves Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Grease or line with a silipat or parchment paper 2 cookie sheets. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and […]
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs Russet potatoes, grated 2 large carrots, grated 1 large onion, grated 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup matzo meal canola oil Directions: In a large pan, heat about 1/4 inch oil. In a large bowl, combine the eggs and the matzo meal. Add potatoes, carrots and onion. Toss to combine. Form into […]
Ingredients: 2 cups diced fresh apples* 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup honey** 1/2 cup buttermilk OR milk 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup flaxseed meal 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder pinch salt freshly ground nutmeg 1 egg Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line or grease and flour 1 12-well muffin tin. In a large […]
Ingredients: 3 egg whites 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes 1 tablespoon matzo meal 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients thoroughly. Form into small (heaping tablespoon sized) balls and place 1/2 inch apart on a lightly greased or parchment paper lined cookie sheet. They won’t spread so […]
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, crushed 4 parsnips 4 carrots 4 stalks celery 3 onions (2 large, 1 small-divided use) 3 sprigs fresh sage PLUS 1 tablespoon minced 1 bunch fresh parsley PLUS 2 tablespoons minced 1 large chicken, cut into pieces, skin/fat removed and reserved 2 quarts chicken stock 1 cup white wine (optional) 1 […]
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil (I used canola) 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt thick jam or preserves (I used kiwi jam and some store bought boysenberry) Directions: Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined and a thick batter forms, […]
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, peeled and grated 1 small onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup matzo meal* 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper to taste A nonstick frying pan with 1/2 inch of vegetable oil Directions: Heat the oil in the frying pan on a medium high […]
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups flour, 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon cloves 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 large apples, diced 2 eggs, at room temperature Directions: Preheat oven to 325. Grease and flour or spray with […]
Ingredients:2 oz chocolate syrup*4 oz milk6 oz seltzer Directions: Pour syrup into a tall glass. Add milk. Stir to combine**. Tilt the glass slightly and carefully pour the seltzer down the side of the glass, to avoid losing the bubbles. Drink immediately. *Fox’s U-bet syrup is traditional but I normally substitute the easier to find […]