Who can believe that Rosh Hashanah is just 1 week away??!! This year could not have gone any faster, which I guess is a good thing, right? Oy vey. My husband and I have a yearly tradition to go to the Peikes’ for first night of yom tov. And if you caught his Braised Short … [Read more…]
I love short ribs. I particularly like sticky Asian style short ribs, although they can be a bit pricey. As we are going with an Asian theme this year for our first night of Rosh Hashanah (AKA Jewish New Year) menu, I am springing for the short ribs. First night of Rosh Hashana is the … [Read more…]
Here we go again… On most Shabbat afternoons, you might find me scouring through my vast collection of cookbooks, looking for some inspiration for my next recipe. I never feel like I’m lacking content, but for Shavuot, I always struggle with the perfect recipe. Do I do ANOTHER cheesecake? Are we sick of those? Do … [Read more…]
Why is this Pesach Different from all others? Pesach is just over a week away and I don’t know about you, but for me, it’s going to be strange. No seder with family. No traveling. But here at Meat Your Vegetables we have put all of our delicious, no-fuss recipes in 1 place for you. … [Read more…]
Latest Obsession Fair warning, readers! In the coming months, you’ll come to notice that I have quite the obsession with Adeena Sussman’s cookbook, Sababa. Using her recipes as inspiration, while I drool all over the pages (jk, that’s gross), I adapted her Jeweled Rice recipe for a fun twist on a dish for Purim! Truthfully, … [Read more…]
A Hearty Recipe for A Successful New Year The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah (AKA New Year’s) is just around the corner. On Rosh Hashanah many Jews have the custom to eat traditional symbolic foods to promote different types of success in the coming year. Apples, leeks, dates, and gourds are all part of that … [Read more…]
The Jewish New Year I can’t believe we’re here. Rosh Hashanah, is just ONE WEEK AWAY! Surely that means your ovens are fired up, tablecloths are freshly laundered and you’re ready to cook up a storm for the Jewish New Year. Oh, and don’t call me Shirley. 🙂 As the tradition goes on Rosh Hashanah … [Read more…]
The holiday of Shavuot is approaching, or as they call it in my wife’s office the cheesecake holiday. Why is it the cheesecake holiday? I’m glad you asked. Shavuot is the only holiday on the Jewish calendar where we traditionally eat dairy. The primary reason given is that Shavuot celebrates the Jewish people’s reception of … [Read more…]
Happy almost-Shavuos! The holiday of WAY too much dairy, lol! Since the holiday starts in just a few days, why not go all-out with a savory cheesecake challenge! And yet again, I’m channeling inspiration from my mother, and making mini savory crust-less smoked salmon cheesecakes! These are the perfect little appetizer to serve at your … [Read more…]
Cabbage Salad with Parsley and Mint I know I say this every year, but how is it Pesach already? Well, believe it or not, recipes are popping up everywhere for the perfect Passover food. Today’s recipe is for my Herby Cabbage salad! This salad is super refreshing on a warm spring day and very simple … [Read more…]