This haroset recipe combines ingredients from Jewish communities around the world, some thriving, some near extinction. Chef Renee’s haroset draws from several Jewish cultures—from Indian as well as from Ashkenazi and Sephardic culinary traditions.
Why is this night different from every other night? Because this haroset celebrates Jewish multiculturalism.
Diaspora Haroset
Serves 8
Preheat oven to 350F
INGREDIENTS
½ cup [...]
On St. Patrick’s Day, try the recipe for these marshmallows laced with cocoa—and what else?—Irish whiskey. Munching on these pillowy snacks with a little glass of Irish whiskey—now that is a way to celebrate Paddy’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day Marshmallows
Renee Marton
INGREDIENTS
Prepare the Pan
1 12 by 8 inch pan, with sides, sprayed with oil, and lined with [...]
Your Valentine’s Day honey should appreciate these delicious candies–White Chocolate Clusters. You won’t be able to eat just one (or two)! Cassie Berkowitz, a talented recent pastry school graduate and Chef Renee Marton’s colleague, has created them.
White Chocolate Clusters
Yields 4 clusters
INGREDIENTS
1 cup white chocolate
1/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/3 cup pistachios
Optional:
¼ cup white chocolate, for [...]
With Christmas and New Year’s coming up, you’re going to want to have a recipe for making a sweet treat—my vote is always for chocolate truffles—that’s rich and decadent. This one, White Chocolate Truffles with Cashews, Coconut and Drunk Raisins, from Chef Renee Marton, fits the bill:
WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WITH CASHEWS, COCONUT AND DRUNK RAISINS
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During Hanukkah, the odor of frying latkes is perfume to some but a smelly curse to others. For tips on ridding your apartment of that oil-and-onion aroma, read Brick Underground’s Out Damn Latke.
Some people fry jelly donuts, not latkes at Hanukkah. Why all the frying? Fried foods are supposed to remind you of the miracle [...]
