Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Celebrate Purim with Bourekas Bursting with Beets & Feta

Celebrate Purim with Bourekas Bursting with Beets & Feta

Purim, the Jewish holiday told in the Scroll of Esther (Megillat Esther) is a triumphant story about our clever queen, whose hidden identity as a Jewess, is central to WHY we eat pastries and pastas filled with intriguing surprises as part of our celebration. While hamantaschen, triangular cookies filled w...

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

THAT Holiday Apple Cake Everyone Wants for Rosh HaShanah

THAT Holiday Apple Cake Everyone Wants for Rosh HaShanah

When Hadassah Magazine asked me for a holiday apple cake recipe I couldn't believe that I didn't have one for Rosh HaShanah on Kosher Like Me. Nine years into blogging and I don't have this traditional autumn dessert on the blog? The reason? I’ve been making the same dairy-free, foolproof recipe for so m...

Monday, December 3, 2018

Chanukah Giveaway: Little Book of Jewish Feasts

Chanukah Giveaway: Little Book of Jewish Feasts

It's Chanukah giveaway time! We want all of our readers to to have a chance to win this gift so we're running this contest as a real quickie. Jump right in! One lucky reader will win a copy of Koenig's cookbook, Little Book of Jewish Feasts, this week. We'll rush it right out to the winner so (hopefully) ...

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Kosher Kitchensurfing at Home

Kosher Kitchensurfing at Home

Contributed by Katy Morris Ready to take a break from holiday cooking challenges even before Thanksgiving and eight nights of Chanukah throw those kitchen curve balls at you?  If you're looking for an effortless alternative, and you already feel relieved as you imagine a professional chef keeping your tur...

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

The Granola Bar Keeps Ideas and Eats Fresh

The Granola Bar Keeps Ideas and Eats Fresh

Contributed by Katy Morris One (and we really mean just one) of the many reasons we flock to the The Granola Bar is that there really is something for all Westporters there. Early morning, frothy cappuccino after dropping the kids off at school? Check. Fresh, simple, locally sourced seasonal ingredient...

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Quinoa Salad with Spring Vegetables

Quinoa Salad with Spring Vegetables

It's an all recipe week here at Kosher Like Me, with Passover in full swing and the local farms starting to sprout. Asparagus and radishes are among the earliest spring veggies and welcome harbingers of the abundance to come. Watch for our Seasonal Snippets ALL about asparagus next week. 11698...

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Lighten Up with Fruit in Your Salad

Lighten Up with Fruit in Your Salad

I'm guessing it's time for fruit and something much lighter than the fare you've been eating at your Seders. I'm keeping it fresh and simple with this Orange and Fennel Salad from our Passover eBook, 4 Bloggers Dish: Passover. This vegan, pareve, gluten-free salad is so easy to make and so refreshing, you'...

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Hamantaschen High and Low (For You and the Kiddos)

Hamantaschen High and Low (For You and the Kiddos)

Lots of laughter, wild costumes, and of course, the re-telling of the Purim victory tale, are all part of the Purim celebration. The hamantaschen, triangular cookies filled with jam, are always a key component. And while I've seen these favorite cookies in bakeries at other times of the year, nothing signa...

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Challah Stuffing and Sharing Culinary Histories with Beyond Bubbie

Challah Stuffing and Sharing Culinary Histories with Beyond Bubbie

Food memories have become central to the stuff of culinary themed memoirs, lately. I don't see the trend ending any time soon, either. Almost every major event in our lives is connected to celebrating with foods we love. It makes for great story telling and transports us across cultures and eras. 11940...

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Celebrating with Cookies and Champagne

Celebrating with Cookies and Champagne

Wondering how to celebrate the launch of 2013? I'll wager that bubbly and sweets are on your menu. Check out Lil' Miss Cakes and her whimsical idea for merging the two. 11942...