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Recipes

Flop-Proof Light Fluffy Matzo Balls

Posted by Maxxr  

I brought this recipe with me from South Africa. We now go for firmer ones. You might want to double this for larger crowds. MORE»

Recipe #291675

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Goof-Proof Cholent

Posted by Maxxr  

Adapted from The New Jewish Holiday Cookbook. I decided to use a written recipe so I wouldn't end up with watery cholent. I omitted the garlic as I don't like it in cholent (my grandmothers never cooked with it!). The meat is tender, the beans... MORE»

Recipe #242390

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Ww Rigatoni Al Forno

Posted by Maxxr  

I was devastated when I lost this recipe which came from an old Weight Watchers magazine. I wrote to WW and they sent me a replacement magazine but it was the wrong one! I was amazed when I told them and they took the time and effort to send me... MORE»

Recipe #209460

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Weight Watchers Pasta Puttanesca

(2 reviews) Posted by Maxxr  

I made this for years and then lost it. Have searched everywhere including online with no luck. Went to Miami and found the recipe in an old cookbook in the library there, eureka! Am posting this so I know where to find it, being the scatterbrain... MORE»

Recipe #179963

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Israeli Couscous With Sweet Potato

(2 reviews) Posted by Maxxr  

From Christine Cushing's "Fearless in the Kitchen" (I love Cdn. cookbooks!) For Potpie. CC's comment: "Israeli couscous is one of my all-time favourite starches. Different from N. African couscous, Israeli couscous looks like... MORE»

Recipe #177009

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Israeli Couscous Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by Maxxr  

This is from "Gatherings", a professional quality recipe book published by the parents of Netivot HaTorah Day School in Thornhill, Ont. MORE»

Recipe #176791

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Passover Chicken Fricassee

(3 reviews) Posted by Maxxr  

Even my FFF cousin makes this lol. Good for during the year too and low fat. I know some people have the minhag not to use garlic during Passover - you can omit but it won't be as good. Adapted from Steven Raichlen's Healthy Jewish Cooking. MORE»

Recipe #113706

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Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies

(4 reviews) Posted by Maxxr  

Thought I would post these early before I forget or get too busy. These are crispy, chewy cookies and my son's favourite cookies, even when it's not Pesach! MORE»

Recipe #113380

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Hungarian Cheesecake

Posted by Maxxr  

Someone requested this, can't remember who. MORE»

Recipe #113035

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Prune Filling (Lekvar)

(1 reviews) Posted by Maxxr  

As requested. Can substitute any mixed dried fruit for prunes if desired. MORE»

Recipe #111769

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Poppy Seed Filling for Hamantaschen

Posted by Maxxr  

Some people add 1 tbsp. finely minced lemon zest, 1/3 cup chopped raisins, 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon and/or 1/2 cup chopped almonds to their filling. I like mine plain! MORE»

Recipe #111548

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Hamantaschen With Yeast Dough

Posted by Maxxr  

I was raised on yeast "hammies" and to this day can't eat cookie ones! I also like the poppyseed filling the best. Will post the prune filling recipe separately. MORE»

Recipe #111273

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