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Leave it up to Sarah Mamiye to serve this beautifully presented version of the classic watermelon feta salad. In my book the perfect dish needs to have these qualities: 1- Easy to assemble (LOL-would be buy ANYTHING if the box said “difficult to assemble?”) 2- The color combo should automatically put you in a better [...]
Creme Brûlée Ramekins and Accessories at Amazon.com Served all over Europe and the Middle East, flan is the ultimate dairy comfort dessert food that is traditionally baked in a rich caramel sauce. In Mexico and Spain it is titled Flan, and in France it sounds much more gourmet as Creme Caramel. To see the French technique of [...]
Easy Diet Zucchini Pizza Slices My daughter Joy created this easy diet pizza recipe and shared it on @thejewishhostess Instagram in a snap. Directiions: Slice zucchini in thin rounds and bake on a sprayed parchment for 20 minutes. Slide out of the oven and spoon marina sauce on top of each one. Sprinkle with [...]
Dear Hostesses, Welcome to the carb free world of zucchini pasta! I wouldn’t expect any kid under 16 to really gobble it up and think it’s spaghetti, but this dish is truly for eaters like me who crave the carbs, but don’t want the end result to end up as an extension of our [...]
My anonymous (love her like a sister) sister in law recently made a gorgeous spring lunch for her closest relatives, and I just had to share it with all of you. Feast your eyes on this fabulous lunch menu and hot pink accented table top decor. Though she claims that she made up some of [...]
Adapted from Robin Jemal’s holiday recipe kosher cookbook Dare To Be Different , this dairy goat cheese salad with its citrusy dressing will be a major hit with your family and guests. The toasted sliced almonds and Panko coated goat cheese adds a nice dose of topping crunch that, just for a moment brings back [...]
This recipe is a version of the Sephardic Spanech (spinach) ou b' Jiben(cheese) in which the spinach mixture is poured into a big pie shell or pyrex and baked. Bake a dozen or two for a family dinner as an instant appetizer. You will always want to have a batch of these spinach tarts bagged in the freezer.
In the summer of 2011, the Table Set GO event in Deal, New Jersey (sponsored by the Morris I. Franco Community Cancer Center) showcased the communities’ women’s striking table decor talents. Each table represented a unique Jewish holiday ‘s theme. The botanical holiday of Shavuot was displayed by Barbara Chehebar, Ruthie Bibi, and Adele [...]
“I made this yummy dessert on Shavuot and got so many requests for the recipe I figured you would post it for me, Thanks Marlene!” Vicki Hoffstein 1 box Duncan Heinz Brownie Mix- bake in two 8in rounds according to directions and let cool. for the PB Mousse: 1 1/2 C non dairy whip cream [...]
Don’t miss a single recipe! p.s. CLICK HERE to get all the newest table setting ideas and easy healthy recipes once a week to your inbox! Dear Hostesses, This week I was inspired by a Martha Stewart dessert entitled striped plum tart. I decided to recreate a lighter tart version using phyllo dough instead of puff pastry. I also omitted the heavy cream [...]
Mother’s Day and Shavuot would not be the same in a Sephardic Jewish household if we did not serve sambousak as a side dish on the table. Many people even serve it with the dessert and coffee or tea at the end of the dairy meal. A bag of frozen unbaked sambousak is considered like “gold” [...]
Way back in the days when my grandparents resided in Syria, there was no such thing as a huge slab of meat for the entire family, so the women had to stretch a pound of meat by grinding and mixing it with short grain rice (faster cooking time), salt, allspice, and cinnamon. They would stuff [...]
My sister in law Grace is a fabulous cook and friend, although she never wants to take credit for it. She is one of the few people I know that will do anything for anyone without being asked to, including dropping off a plethora of last minute perfectly folded Purim costumes for a niece in [...]
Don’t miss a single recipe or gorgeous table setting idea! Click and Subscribe Now for weekly free recipes to your inbox! This past summer, the Morris I Franco Cancer Center sponsored their annual spectacular women’s table decor fundraiser at the home of Millo and Sam Haddad. Several teams of talented women volunteered their time and efforts [...]
Don’t miss a single recipe or gorgeous table setting idea! Click and Subscribe Now for weekly free recipes to your inbox! “Hi Marlene, Check out my blog beautyandsomebeef.com! Here is my take on La Petite Maison’s famous Lentil salad. It is delicious!! Thank you so much! “ Julia Print Marinated Lentil Salad with Apple and Fennel Serving [...]
Thank you Rina Kassab for this delicious Shavuot dairy dessert! Print Chocolate Chip Sticky Cheese Buns for Shavuot and Mother’s Day Cook Time: 20 minutes Yield: 48 buns Bake at 350 degreesIngredients !Make the dough: 5 cups flour 1/2 cup orange juice 2 sticks margarine 2 eggs- (save 1 egg for brushing) 1/2 cup [...]
photo by @marsellouzia via Instagram What an easy and gorgeous trifle for your Mother’s Day, Shavuot or summer brunch! (You can even whip up a pareve version for Shabbat dessert). Just cube assorted colorful fruit and layer into a trifle bowl or a huge florist cube or cylinder. Make sure all of the fruit is [...]
If you need some ideas for your mother’s day party, then look no further! Frances Betesh, Freda Chehebar, Jennifer Jemal and Candice Bailey at the Table Set Go Event in Deal, New Jersey used their better-than-Martha- Stewart-talents to raise some funds for the Morris I. Franco Community Cancer Center this past summer. Rose petals, a [...]
Don’t miss a single recipe or gorgeous table setting idea! Subscribe Now! This past summer, Millo and Sam Haddad hosted the annual Table Set Go competition benefitting the SBH Morris I. Franco Community Cancer Canter in the seaside town of Elberon, N.J. The Community Cancer Center is a tremendous resource for so many families [...]
Karen Tawil is one of the most creative and talented people I know. Years ago, Karen volunteered for a Sephardic Bikur Holim bake sale that we were working on. In one day, she ran down to the flower district and bought tons of bonsai plants, flowers, and all sorts of containers and ribbon, and created [...]
This is a wonderful and easy romantic berry cake that any level baker can whip up like a pro. I am hosting a Sheva Berachot next week and this cake is tops on my dessert menu. Save this in your desserts folder for any heart shaped themed dessert such as Mother’s Day, a Bridal [...]
Thank you Julia Tambor for sharing this vegetarian Shavuot recipe. Though Shavuot typically calls for mostly dairy dishes, many guests nowadays will appreciate a light appetizer the will help fill up their plate. Enjoy! Check out Julia’s blog www.beautyandsomebeef.com. Print Spinach Mushroom Wonton Cups with Lemon Granish Ingredients2 large portobello mushroom 5 cremini mushrooms or
Celebrate Your Exotic Shavuot Feast Outdoors! By Elizabeth Braha of Simple Dwellings Interior Design “I am always shopping for new products for clients (and for me too!). This Shavuot I will be feasting in style poolside and I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect blend of unique and splashy melamine dishes to make my dairy [...]
p.s. don’t miss the newest table setting ideas and easy healthy recipes weekly to your inbox! CLICK HERE to subscribe! I’m a little embarrassed to say, that especially since I’m known as The Jewish Hostess, I totally forgot to offer my home for one of the sheva berachot dinners when my niece Grace got engaged. (Jewish tradition holds [...]
Much fresher than tehina from a jar. Serve with Mazza or crudites. Perfect for Yom Haatzmaut! Thanks Ariana! Print Israeli Tehina from Scratch Ingredients1 cup unhulled organic sesame seeds 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice cumin fresh garlic cloves olive oil waterInstructionsCombine ingredients above into Vitamix blender Puree together until consistency is thick and [...]
Thanks Arleen for sharing your family recipe with us! Marlene Print Syrian Style Pickles IngredientsMason Jar 5 c water 1 c white vinegar 1/2 c kosher salt 18 peppers, sliced celery, sliced into 3 inch sticks or on the diagonal carrots sliced long or on the diagonal lots of garlic cloves 2 cauliflower, sliced with [...]
The Jewish Hostess has decided to celebtate Israel's 62 birthday by presenting to you, our readers, two great Jewish women who have succeeded in life, way beyond the expected. I may be revealing my age, but I'd rather watch Barbara Streisand sing any day rather than even look at Brittney Spears!
This week, I’d like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to the makers of Soy Vay marinades for helping me get dinner on the table ON TIME!!!! Today, when I lingered on the world wide web for a little bit longer than I should have, and glanced at the top right of my digital screen, [...]
Pargiot chicken is an Israeli term for a young chicken, or a boneless chicken thigh. In this recipe, Francine Sutton Aronowitz make sure to pack all the flavors of her juicy chicken Pargiot by sealing it under a weighty foil wrapped brick. If you would rather not have the tin foil mingle with your chicken [...]
Asian Turkey Meatballs by born2shop_forced2cook Print ASIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS IngredientsFor the sauce: 1/2 cup sake 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons ginger, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon black pepper For the meatballs: 1 pound ground turkey 5 large [...]
Soak wood skewers Cut 3 lbs chicken cutlets into cubes. Thread 4 on each skewer. Roll in a bowl of potato starch Then roll in a bowl of osem chicken sauce that has 2 tbsp oil mixed in. Then roll in a bowl of whole grain matzo meal that has dried parsley, garlic powder, allspice, [...]
I really thought that I was done posting Passover dessert recipes until my consuegra (Syrian word for "my daughter married her son") Ellen Shalom sent me in this yummy dessert that she had just baked for the holidays. It sounded so good that I was tempted to run over and try it but I decided to wait and make a batch for my family. Thanks Ellen!
image via http://www.thatssoyummy.com/ Dear Hostesses, As the countdown to Passover begins, we are all on the hunt for great Passover recipes. This Shabbat, while skimming through all of my cookbooks, I found 2 great recipes that I know will be winners. I am deciding between the two, and leaning towards the second recipe with the [...]
Check out the new kosher for Passover cookbook Passover, The Healthy Way by Bonnie R. GIller. Bonnie is a Registered Dietitian (R.D.) and is certified by the New York State Education Department as a Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN). Tons of Passover chicken and meat recipes, healthy Passover salads, side dishes, kugels, soups, desserts, are organized into [...]
Enjoy this delicious moist homemade Passover dessert with tea after a holiday meal. image via flick.r PASSOVER ORANGE NUT CAKE 8 eggs, separated 1 1/2 c. sugar 2/3 c. orange juice 1 tsp. grated orange rind 1 1/4 c. sifted Passover cake meal 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 c. nuts, finely [...]
by Jamie Doueck This recipe doesn't look like a Passover tart- Place the rasberries carefuly and it wll look like a Martha Stewart tart!
So, the question of the week is, “do I get extra credit for a fabulous Passover dessert if it took me an hour to get it done- or 10 minutes???” Comment below!!! p.s. of course you could add in blueberries, strawberries, fresh ripe pineapple, crunchy grapes, chocolate syrup, …just make sure that your extras [...]
Dear Hostesses, If your Shabbat and Passover Holiday table setting decor is starting to look about as old as your wedding photos, then its time to wipe your table setting slate clean and dare to think past your same old table cloth and boring white napkins. Update your holiday table scape and watch your friends [...]
Dear Hostesses, Give yourself a pat on the back for getting this close to Passover with a smile! (even if you aren’t smiling, then try to fake it till u make it!) Take a break from kitchen duty and IMAGINE yourself in this candy colored apron that tells the story of Passover in a [...]
This delicious frozen Passover holiday dessert can be served alone with whipped cream and berries, or alongside our decadent chocolate mousse recipe. Recipe Ingredients: 1 box strawberries, Sliced 2 egg whites 1/2 cup sugar - Beat egg whites and sugar; then while still beating, add sliced strawberries one piece at a time. - Beat for 15 minutes, [...]
This year, allow your Passover seder dinner table to usher in a fresh, clean, updated elegant look. Imbue your table top with sophisticated greens and a modern relaxed touch. Splash on accessories from Oscar De La Renta’s fabulous brand new table top line. These salt and pepper and bottle stopper fish designs will just bring images of [...]
My friend Jamie is one of the best friends that a girl can have. She also is a gourmet cook and has tons of great tried and true kosher recipes at the tip of her tongue. She is also one of those girls that would never leave out an ingredient so I know all [...]
Sarah Mamiye is widely known among family and friends for her elegant flair for entertaining. If you are lucky enough to be invited to her home for a marjan game, Shabbat dinner or any Jewish Holiday, you are bound to be amazed by her stunning table. Not only is her table beautiful, but Sarah showed [...]
Dear Hostesses, Just when I’d thought I’d seen almost every possible tablescape combination on the web, you’ve all blown me away by the original Passover table ideas that you’ve found the time to set, snap, and share with all of us here at The Jewish Hostess. All in all about 20 seder tablescapes were sent [...]
Ever since I bought Susie Fishbein‘s Passover by Design cookbook, I’ve been using her chicken recipes all year round . Her Greek Garlic Chicken is so quick and easy, and really looks like a magazine photo when done! The fresh oregano and some fresh sliced lemons should be sprinkled on top as a garnish. Kosher [...]
Even though the hard boiled or roasted egg that is placed on the Passover seder plate is symbolic of mourning and destruction of the Beit Hamikdash in Jerusalem, Jewish Hostesses worldwide can still beautify their seder plates by using this unique idea from Apartment Therapy. Create your own unique Passover seder patterns that may even impress [...]
“Hey Marlene, I cooked up a batch of these for a sheva berachot in my house!they were a big hit. I thought you might like the photo and recipe! They’re super easy to prepare, freeze well uncooked,and are a fun addition to any type of Jewish holiday menu including Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Thanksgiving and [...]
Brisket is a staple for our holiday meals. I buy organic brick roast at the Kosher butcher. Hopefully there are less unwanted chemicals and hormones in the beef! This is a quick and easy recipe for Passover
I am inspired by so many people in my life, and Claudia Bildirici is one of them. If you bump into Claudia on the streets of Brooklyn, you may be lucky enough to get a creative tabletop tip from her as she runs off to Deal, New Jersey to bake in her Passover kitchen for [...]
