2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 green pepper, chopped 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Juice of 1 lemon Cooked rice Shredded mozzarella and/or parmesan…
Pot Roast (Oven or Crockpot)
We typically use a rump roast when making roast beef. You can also use a round roast or a sirloin tip. Choose a size that will feed your family, plus a little for leftovers. Boneless rump roast, approximately 3 1/2 pounds 2 cups water 2 tbsp. dried, minced onion 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 tablespoon…
Sunday Dinner Casserole
2 pounds leftover cooked roast beef 4 medium potatoes 3 medium carrots 1 onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons butter Steak seasoning Preheat oven to 400°F. Grab a cutting board and a big knife and cut the roast into bite-size pieces. Scrub the potatoes and cut them into bite-size pieces as well. Scrub the…
Goulash
The celery seed makes the difference in this simple comfort food. 2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon celery seed 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 2 cans (15 oz.) diced tomatoes 2 cans (6 oz.) tomato paste 1 1/2 cups water 1 (1 lb.) package…
Cherry Pie Squares
This recipe from Grandma H. is a favorite of ours and very easy to make. You can substitute any kind of fruit for the cherries. 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 tsp. vanilla 3 cups flour 1 can cherry pie filling (or any other fruit) Preheat oven…
Homemade Matzoh
Matzoh means unleavened bread, or bread made without yeast. You can buy it from the store, but why, when the homemade variety is so delicious and easy? Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 1/2 cups unbleached white flour Procedure: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine…
Poor Man’s Beef Barley Soup
My children think of this EASY soup as comfort food, because the recipe has been passed down from great-grandmothers and grandmothers to them. I enjoy serving it in the spring, to remind us of the barley harvest in Israel. Most people probably make this with beef stew meat or leftover roast. My grandmother didn’t always…
Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Since preparing for Passover can be a very busy time, I enjoy the ease of a casserole that can be prepped and assembled the day before, refrigerated, and then baked while we are doing our Passover seder. My grown children love this casserole so much that they often request it for other special occasions during…
Charoset for Passover
Traditional charoset is made with a concoction of apples, a variety of nuts, dates, sweet wine, dried fruits, and honey. This recipe is simple for a busy family to prepare, and we all gobble it up during our Passover meal. Charoset tastes better if it can sit in the refrigerator for several hours before your…
Resurrection Cookies
During the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we learn about Yeshua, who is the Passover Lamb who take away the sin of the world. Of course, we know that He didn’t stay dead! He rose again after three days and three nights, just as He promised. The following cookies are a longtime family favorite because of…
