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Ingredients 4 - 6 potatoes peeled -  some people use 1 medium - large onion peeled2 large eggs, beaten1/2 cup all-purpose flour6-8 tbsp. vegetable, canola  or olive oil2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper1 sprig dill for garnish (optional)InstructionsGrate grate potatoes and onion ( some people fry the onion). Put into a large bowl. Wait 10 minutes then Remove all of the excess liquid. Add flour to the potatoes and onions. Gently fold in beaten eggs. Add salt and …

Chicken Paprikash is a Hungarian comfort food, adapted by prewar Hungarian Jews to fit with the kosher laws. So Jews don't add sour cream. My mother often made this dish as do IBecause paprika is the main ingredient, and a more subtle flavor, it’s important to use good quality paprika. If you can, use Hungarian sweet paprika. If you can’t find specific Hungarian paprika, at least buy a new container (from a store that has a high rate or turnover, so you know it hasn’t been sitting on the shelf f …

To my mind leeks are an underrated vegetable.  My dear Mother was Sephardi and leeks were  part of her culinary repertoire. Leeks are one 8-10 vegetables and fruits traditionally served for different blessings on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. We called them Keftes de Prasa I make these patties each year and they always receive a great reception, with some welcome finger licking as well!To make about 15 pattiesSelecting LeeksChoose big fat juicy ones, with fresh green o …