Mock Kishka

Kishka is a traditional Jewish sausage which originated in Europe and literally translates as “intestine.” This may be due to the antiquated use of intestines for the casings of sausages. These days, modern Kishka is made with synthetic casings. In this recipe’s case, a casing is not used at all. The ingredients are combined, formed … Continue reading

Purim Poppy Seed Bars

I apologize for my long break in posting. It really has been overwhelming dealing with the death of a family member and all the unexpected things that have to occur when that happens. The business of grief can be painful and uncomfortable, but add to that dealing with the business of death, sorting through your … Continue reading

Passover Mondel Bread

Alternately spelled “mandel,” this recipe is for a traditional cookie also called Mandelbrot. Mandel bread is a Jewish baked good similar to biscotti in its crunchy consistency. They were popular with Askenazi Jews and rabbis in Eastern Europe due to it being durable and long lasting. There are variations including cinnamon, chocolate chips and nuts. … Continue reading

Oatmeal Bread

This is a generous recipe that will make you 6 loaves of bread. You could freeze the extra loaves you don’t give away to friends and family or keep for your own use. It sounds lovely. Oatmeal Bread (6 loaves) Place 3 cups rolled oats in large pan. Add 6 cups boiling water. Let stand … Continue reading

Cloverleaf Rolls

Cloverleaf rolls are baked in a muffin tin so the three balls of dough bake together to look a bit like a clover. This is another recipe that requires that you already have a basic dough recipe that is tried and true. I suppose if you don’t have one, you could make due with store-bought … Continue reading