Thanksgiving 2009 has passed and with it went the cranberries. What a pity. While there is little evidence to suggest that this tart native berry was served at the first Thanksgiving feast, it has become a holiday staple, sauced alongside the traditional...

Ingredients 4-6 whole matzos 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate 1/2-3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins 1/2 cup chopped white chocolate Preheat oven to 350...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups matzo meal 1/4 cup chicken fat or shortening, melted and cooled 3 eggs 1/4 cup water Combine the eggs, fat, matzo meal, and beat well. Add water to make a stiff batter. Cover and chill in refrigerator for two hours. Wet hands...

Ingredients 2 large eggs, well beaten with a fork 3 tablespoons unflavored seltzer, sparkling mineral water, or club soda 2 tablespoons rendered chicken fat, melted (you could substitute vegetable oil) 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground...

Ingredients 4 cups matzah farfel 1/2 cup nuts--slivered almonds or walnuts 3/4 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup raisins Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix farfel, nuts and coconut in a bowl. Add honey and oil, mix well. Spread...

Ingredients Matzah 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup almonds (optional) Line cookie sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Use a cookie sheet with sides. Cover entire surface with single layer of...

Ingredients: 4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and ribs discarded* 2 cups boiling-hot water 1 medium onion, quartered 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce* 3...

  2 tbsp canola oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 to 2 1/2 tsp any brand of Creole seasoning, such as Tony Chachere's 2 large eggs 1 packet (from a 5-oz package) matzah ball mix Kosher salt In a small nonstick skillet,...

  1 tbsp olive oil (omit if using giblets) 1 cup chicken livers (about 6 oz), trimmed and halved, or finely chopped, cooked giblets. (For a vegetarian version, use 2 cups sauteed mushrooms instead) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 9 unsalted matzahs,...

2 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks1 large onion, coarsely chopped1 large turnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks1 cup sliced leek, well-rinsed of grit2 medium carrots, sliced 1/2-inch thick1...