Joodie the Foodie Kosher Meals and Recipe Blog

Fruit Tart Hamantaschen

You may have noticed that most of my hamantaschen ideas are of the savory sort. I’ve got triangular dinners, appetizers, and sides covered, but I don’t really touch on the desserts. It’s probably because I myself... Continue reading →

Hummus V’Basar in a Pita Hamantaschen

February 26, 2017March 1, 2017Appetizer, Meat, Purimchummus, chummus vbasar, creative hamantaschen, hamantaschen, hamantaschen ideas, holiday food, hummus, hummus and meat, hummus ideas, israeli cuisine, israeli food, jewfood, jewish food, purim, purim dinner, purim food

I love hosting Friday night meals. A truly fresh, not reheated meal really adds to the Shabbat vibe. When I host a Shabbat lunch, I'm limited to dishes that taste great when reheated and don't have... Continue reading →

My Classic Challah with Assorted Toppings

February 25, 2017March 1, 2017Breadsassorted challah, baked bread, bread, challa, challah, challah ideas, challah recipe, challah recipe ideas, challah toppings, challahs, challot, fresh bread, jew food, jewish food, shabbat food, toppings

Call me old-fashioned, but the first thing I wanted to learn to make as a new Jewish wife was challah. I would try all kinds of recipes week after week, but none of them blew me... Continue reading →

Hanger Steak with a Colorful Peppercorn Sauce over Mashed Potatoes

February 25, 2017March 26, 2017Meat, Passover, Salad, Side Dish, Veggie Sidescreamy mashed potatoes, creamy parve mashed potatoes, hanger steak, kosher mashed potatoes, parve mashed potatoes, peppercorn heat, peppercorn sauce, sous vide, sous vide ideas, sous vide steak, steak, steak dinner, steak ideas, steak like butter, steak recipes, vegan mashed potatoes

I have a freezer full of meats, but am always scared of using any of it for one simple reason: it all comes from the States! I brought it back frozen in my luggage, yes,... Continue reading →

Crêpe Hamantaschen

February 23, 2017February 27, 2017Breakfast, Dairy, Purimbreakfast, breakfast ideas, brunch, creative hamantaschen, crepe, crepe hamantaschen, crepes, french cuisine, hamantaschen, hamantaschen ideas, jew food, purim, purim food, purim ideas

Purim is such a creative time. It speaks right to my soul. You get to come up with fun costume ideas, mishloach manot and sometimes even party themes! For me, the most fun part is coming... Continue reading →

Halloumi Hamantaschen

February 23, 2017February 27, 2017Dairy, Purim, Saladcreative hamantaschen, halloumi, halloumi cheese, halloumi hamantaschen, halloumi ideas, halloumi salad, hamantaschen, hamantaschen ideas, holiday food, israeli cuisine, jewfood, jewish food, purim, purim dinner, purim food, tomato jam

Over the years, after high school, I tried to visit Israel at least once a year. I wanted to keep my connection and love for Israel strong and I still had so many friends from... Continue reading →

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Fruit Tart Hamantaschen

Hummus V’Basar in a Pita Hamantaschen

My Classic Challah with Assorted Toppings

Hanger Steak with a Colorful Peppercorn Sauce over Mashed Potatoes

Crêpe Hamantaschen

Halloumi Hamantaschen

Colorful Stuffed Shells

Artichoke and Poached Egg

Baked Salmon with Roasted Veggies

My MorningStar Salad