CRUMB CAKE MUFFINS

55 g (1/2 cup) pecans 50 g (1/4 cup) dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 280 g (2 cups) plain flour 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 115 g (8 tablespoons) butter, cut into small pieces and softened 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 185 g (3/4 cup) plain […]

CABBAGE AND NOODLES

3 medium onions, finely sliced 1 medium sized cabbage, finely sliced 3 tbs vegetable oil/ butter/ schmaltz Pinch of sugar Salt and pepper to taste  500g egg noodles In a large heavy bottom pot, heat oil over medium heat.  Once hot add the onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and […]

END OF ‘PESACH’ CAKE

100 g dried fruits – such as raisins/cherries/cranberries 3 tablespoons brandy 225 g (8oz) dark chocolate 50 g (2 oz) margarine/coconut oil/butter 150 ml (5 fl oz) non dairy cream, lightly whipped 110 g (4 oz) unsalted nuts, roughly chopped 225 g (8 oz) sweet Pesach cookies/macaroons A few hours before you plan on putting […]

MEGINA

Matzah (about 10) 250g ground beef 1/2 small onion, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste 5 eggs (you may need more) beaten Lots of vegetable oil In a sauté pan over medium heat, heat a tablespoon of oil, add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden. Add the ground beef and […]

MATZA BALLS

125g (1 cup) matza meal 4 eggs, beaten 60ml (1/4 cup) oil 60ml (1/4 cup) sparkling water/seltzer 1 tsp salt Combine all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. Place in the fridge for at least half an hour to set up. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. To […]

Egg Noodles

6 eggs 6 tablespoons potato starch 6 tablespoons water Salt & pepper to taste In a large measuring jug combine all the ingredients, mixing very well. Over a high heat, place a non-stick crepe pan. (If this is a new pan, you may need to oil it slightly to get started.) Pour about a third […]

Aunt Eudice’s Brisket

Brisket on mashed potatoes

2 – 2.5 kilo (about 5 lbs) fresh brisket 6 medium onions, peeled and finely sliced 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 tbs ketchup Coarse ground pepper Coarse salt 500 ml (about 2 cups) orange juice 500 ml (about 2 cups) sweet red wine Preheat oven to 180˚C (350˚F). Lay half the onions at the bottom […]

Pão de Queijo

I spent four years of my childhood living in Rio de Janeiro. It was a magical time filled with school, friends, beaches, and a Judaism & love of Israel that was at the heartbeat of our school Colegio Bar-Ilan. And of course, the food – even though always kosher, the food was amazing, fresh, vibrant, […]

Grape Juice Jello Shots

1 tablespoon unflavoured kosher gelatine powder 500 ml (2 cups) plus 2 tablespoons grape juice In a small bowl mix together the gelatine powder and 2 tablespoons grape juice, allow to sit for 5 minutes until gelatine has softened. In a small pot heat the remaining grape juice and softened gelatine together until the gelatine […]