Rosh Hashsnah and Yom Kippur
Lemon Honey Chicken
Chicken thighs marinated in lemon juice, olive oil and garlic and baked on a bed of lemon slices, za'atar and garlic heads, for a holiday meal.
Gefilte Fish
Sweet gefilte fish made from ground carp, with patties and stuffed steaks that simmer slowly in an onion and carrot broth and are served cold.
Honey Caramel Petits Fours
Bite-size shortcrust tartlets baked in a mini muffin pan, with a honey and brown sugar filling that puffs slightly and caramelizes in the oven.
Honey Crème Brûlée with Almond Brittle
Crème brûlée flavored with honey, thyme and lemon, baked in shallow dishes and served cold under crushed almond brittle and a torched sugar crust.
Kreplach (Filled Dough Dumplings)
Soft dough dumplings filled with ground beef and cooked in chicken soup. I serve them at the meal before Yom Kippur.
Lemon and Honey Chicken Breast
Chicken breast I marinate for a few hours in honey, garlic and lemon and then grill, a simple, light dish.
Yeast Roulade with Cheese and Vegetables for Sukkot
Two yeast-dough roulades filled with sautéed vegetables, cheeses and herbs, which I serve sliced for Sukkot with a leek and cream sauce on the side.
Honey Rosemary Chicken Draft
Chicken leg quarters roasted with honey, olive oil, lots of garlic cloves and rosemary, which I make for Rosh Hashanah.
Chicken with Honey and Tomato Paste Draft
Oven-braised chicken in a honey and tomato paste sauce with paprika and cumin, all in one pan, which I make for Rosh Hashanah.
Chicken Soup with Kreplach Draft
Kreplach filled with ground beef and chicken liver, in a dough made with potato, which I serve in clear chicken soup before the fast or fry with browned onion.
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Honey Draft
Chocolate chip cookies with butter, brown sugar and a spoonful of honey or molasses, which I bake for Rosh Hashanah.
Chocolate Honey Mousse Cake Draft
A no-bake chocolate and honey mousse cake on a crisp chocolate rice-cereal base, which I make for Rosh Hashanah and decorate with cocoa.
Chocolate, Walnut and Honey Cookies Draft
Honey cookies packed with walnuts, dark and white chocolate and brandy-soaked raisins, mixed in the food processor and baked until the edges brown.