Category: casseroles
Vegetables You Should Know: Sorrel Noodle Kugel
October 3, 2018
A while back ago, I shared with you the first of my go-to sorrel recipes. Now I’m back with the second (and, thus far, only other): sorrel noodle kugel. This is kind of at the other end of the spectrum from that sorrel hummus, but it’s equally delicious in its own way. Where the hummus […]
Greek Mac and Cheese
April 16, 2018
What could be more perfect for Shavuot than a Jewish take on mac and cheese? This Greek dish, hailing from the Jewish community of Komotini in Thrace, is a delicious variation on a beloved crowd-pleasing classic—and it’s relatively simple to prepare.
A Tempting Kosher Recipe from Manischewitz, ca. 1930: Asparagus Wheel
April 4, 2018
Today I have an outrageously delicious recipe for an asparagus and egg casserole from a surprising source: a 1930 promotional cookbook from Manischewitz, entitled Tempting Kosher Dishes.
Eggplant and Cheese Casserole: Almodrote de Berengena
April 2, 2018
Casseroles consisting of eggs, vegetables, and cheese are a mainstay of Sephardic cooking. They go by many names: fritada, sfoungato, quajado, cuajada, esponga, or, in Syria, sabanigh b’jiben. And, last but not least, almodrote. Hailing from Turkey, it can be made with eggplant, spinach or zucchini, and while all are delicious, I’m partial to this eggplant variety, since it’s the first […]
Moroccan Mashed Potato Casserole for Passover (Batata bil Firan)
March 15, 2018
Today I have a great Moroccan Passover mashed potato casserole recipe to share with you. It’s basically a mashed potato kugel with Moroccan flavoring (read: it’s quite a bit more vibrant than your traditional Ashkenazi potato preparation).
Fritada de Espinaca
January 8, 2018
The first time I met my friend R., we got to talking about our shared love of Passover cooking. When I asked him what his favorite dishes were, he said I probably wouldn’t know then because they were Turkish. “Oh yeah?” I said. “Try me.”