Jewish Archives - Amen V'Amen

Home » Jewish

Easy Matzo Toffee Brittle Recipe for Passover

March 27, 2017Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

After writing about delicious, salty matzo balls, it’s time to make something sweet for dessert.

This easy matzo toffee brittle recipe is a delicious Seder chocolate-based dessert (just make sure to use margarine instead of butter), and can also be stored for the entire week of Passover!

Because who the hell needs chometz when you have a delicious chocolate toffee matzo crack?

Best Traditional Passover Brisket (Cooked-in-Oven) Recipe

March 26, 2017Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Passover Recipes

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

So, cooking for the Passover Seder are we?

Because you know that by the time everyone finishes reading the Haggadah and opening all the Passover gifts, they’ll be as hungry as the Israelites were in the desert.

This calls for a special case of our traditional Jewish Passover brisket, cooked easily in the oven.

Not sure how to cook a Passover brisket?

Don’t worry, I’m here to help.

Because there’s a limit to how many Matzo balls one person can eat during the Seder, am-I-right?

Right… put on your favorite music in the background, and let’s get cooking.

Best Easy Matzo Balls Chicken Soup Recipe

March 23, 2017Last Updated: March 6, 2019 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Passover Recipes

What is a Passover Seder table worth without some traditional Jewish matzo ball chicken soup?

Matzo balls (or matzo Kleis if you’re Yiddish) is what many people consider their favorite Kosher for Passover meal.

It’s kind of “expected” during Passover:

Your kids probably expect it. Because what else will they eat when they can’t eat their favorite Chometz food for a week?
Your guests definitely expect it, especially since they probably brought you some great Passover gifts.

And let’s face it – even you are probably looking forward to it, otherwise, you wouldn’t be reading this.

So if you’re going to cook this Passover, there’s no way I’m going to let you skip Matzo balls this Pesach.

Note: Then we’ll focus on other recipes like a traditional Passover brisket… But Matzo balls come first!

Don’t worry if you’re not sure how to make Matzo ball soup yet, soon enough you’ll be making it from scratch and you’ll discover how easy it is.

Let’s get cooking.

Chocolate Balls Recipe for Purim – Quick & Easy

February 22, 2017Last Updated: June 11, 2018 Rafael Hope 2 Comments

Recipes

So you’re in the Purim spirit.

That means you’re probably looking for quick & easy treats to make for your kids (besides Hamantaschen of course), or even better – with your kids.

Am I right?

Yep, these chocolate balls are probably what you’re looking for.

Because you know that every Mishloach Manot deserves a personal touch, and what’s more personal than homemade chocolate balls?

Jewish Poppy Seed Cookies (Hamantaschen) Recipe for Purim

February 1, 2017Last Updated: June 11, 2018 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Recipes

No Purim is ever complete without traditional Jewish poppy seed cookies (also known as Hamantaschen cookies, Oznei Haman or Haman’s ears) – the official Purim feast food.

You can send the most delicious mishloach manot baskets, but Purim is never really complete without poppy seed Hamantaschen cookies for the kids, and adults.

Even though you might go the lazy route and just order Hamantaschen cookies online, it’s way more fun to make the cookies yourself.

Don’t worry it’s not that intimidating… It’s actually quite easy – even for a beginner cook such as myself.

So, up for the challenge?

I knew it!

Let’s get rolling (literally).

Homemade Applesauce ? Recipe

November 24, 2016Last Updated: June 11, 2018 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Recipes

Homemade applesauce is such a treat, and it’s so easy to make that there is no real justification in buying ready-made applesauce.

You can make a decent amount, can it and freeze it for the entire winter – especially when Hanukkah pays a visit (try it with potato latkes!).

This dead-simple applesauce recipe will make any amateur cook feel like a master chef.

So let’s get saucy.

Traditional Hanukkah Sugar Cookies Recipe

November 24, 2016Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope 2 Comments

Recipes

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

Hanukkah is filled with delicious treats for kids (and adults).

You guessed it – it’s cookie time!

What do you say we make this Hanukkah extra sweet: let’s make the best kosher Hanukkah sugar cookies!

Which means they’re not only delicious – they’re beautiful, decorative cut out Hanukkah cookies… plus they’re very easy to make!

Sounds exciting doesn’t it? Let’s get to it.

Homemade Vanilla Glazed Baked Donuts (Gluten Free)

November 23, 2016Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Recipes

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

Who’s up for some old-fashioned vanilla glazed baked donuts?

Since you’re reading this, i’ll take it that you’re in… that makes two of us.

We’re going to add a few twists to this quick & easy homemade vanilla glazed donuts recipe, compared to your run of the mil Hanukkah sufganiya:

We’ll add a pinch of creativity by choosing to make our simple vanilla icing from scratch for our glazed donuts, as opposed to using traditional jelly.
We’re going to make baked homemade glazed donuts, as opposed to fried donuts (much healthier!)
We’re making these glazed donuts gluten free!

Are you ready? Go wash your hands & let’s get to work!

Homemade Jelly Filled Powdered Donuts (Hanukkah Sufganiyot) Recipe

November 23, 2016Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope 4 Comments

Recipes

Jelly Filled Powdered Donuts (Hanukkah Sufganiyot)

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

When you think about Hanukkah – what’s the first thing that comes to mind (besides cool gifts)?

Menorahs? Dreidels?

One thing is for sure: jelly-filled Hanukkah donuts (aka sufganiyot) is definitely one of em’!

Let’s ignore the fact that these delicious donuts are the biggest contributor to our Hanukkah bellies. We can worry about getting rid of our “holiday weight” later (that’s what New Year’s resolutions are for).

For these 8 days – we’re going to focus on making delicious Hanukkah jelly-filled donuts for the kids with this dead-easy recipe.

Recommended: Check out our homemade strawberry jam recipe for a full-fledged homemade Hanukkah donut recipe.

Cottage Cheese Latkes Recipe

November 16, 2016Last Updated: July 4, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Recipes

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

Latkes… Latkes everywhere.

Well, it’s because they’re so easy to make, and because they’re pretty damn tasty.

We all know about the traditional potato Latkes.

But this time we decided to give you something a little cheesier – a high protein cottage cheese pancakes recipe.

These cottage cheese Latkes are a great little snack for Hanukkah, Passover, or any light dinner – and they’re extremely easy to make.

So let’s get cooking.

← Previous