This recipe is featured in the newly released cookbook Chic Made Simple by Esther Deutsch. Like most ever-evolving salads, slaws have been expanded way past the traditional coleslaw. This cabbage slaw boasts a pretty medley of crunchy and colorful tastes and textures. You can slice the yellow pepper very thinly on a mandoline slicer, or chop it into... Read more

This recipe is featured in the newly released cookbook Chic Made Simple by Esther Deutsch. You would be hard-pressed to find a tilapia recipe that comes close to this one. It’s the only tilapia recipe I’ve included in this cookbook because I’ve yet to taste another tilapia dish that compares. What makes this coconut crust different from others... Read more

This recipe is featured in the newly released cookbook Chic Made Simple by Esther Deutsch. Sometimes the most important ingredient is the one you leave out. Here the margarine is left out to make an incredibly dense, extravagantly indulgent dessert. Among the few ingredients, the chocolate is clearly the star and, without the margarine, there is... Read more

UPDATE: THE WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY IS CHAYA (COMMENT #48)!! This post contains the following: A Savvima review of Chic Made Simple by Esther Deutsch. A Savvima giveaway of Chic Made Simple by Esther Deutsch Chic Made Simple is the creation of Ami food columnist Esther Deutsch. It features both new and previously published recipes with an emphasis on... Read more

Spiral Cut Hot Dogs are easy to prepare. Not only will they impress your guests, but they provide crevices to grab hold of your condiments and lots of crispy edges!  Read More

Ingredients 1 ¾ cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup olive oil Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375°. 2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients (through salt); make a well in center.... Read more

Purim is less than one month away. Get into the spirit by taking a look at my latest tablescape in Joy of Kosher Magazine. I’d love to hear your feedback!  Read More

Thanks to Shifrah Devorah Witt and Zipporah Malka Heller for sharing this recipe from their cookbook The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking. An unusual and wonderful combination in both color and texture. This soup is packed with fiber, is heavy enough to be a main dish, but can also be served in a smaller portion as a soup course.     Ingredients: 1... Read more

UPDATE: Congrats to Rachel (comment #8) – winner of The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking!! This post contains the following: A Savvima review of The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking by Shifrah Devorah Witt and Zipporah Malka Heller A Savvima giveaway of The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking by Shifrah Devorah Witt and Zipporah Malka Heller My kosher... Read more

Remember the game of Mad Libs? Ad libbing, or spontaneous improvisation, is a fun game to try at your Chanukah party. Print out Savvima’s exclusive Chanukah Ad lib Story here. Here’s a quick rundown of the game: For 2 players: One player asks the other player to contribute a word for the specified type for each blank, but without revealing... Read more

Here are some more coloring pages (via Cook Kosher) to beat the boredom on Chanukah vacation days or to hand out at your Chanukah parties. Enjoy! Click here to download the PDF coloring pages.  Read More

Chanukah is almost here! Are you prepared? Here’s a roundup of some of Savvima’s best Chanukah 2010 crafts: Chanukah coloring pages Juice Pouch Gelt Purses   Edible Dreidel Crafts  Read More

Hi everyone! My name is Rita Brownstein. Today, I am excited to be a guest blogger for Savvima but you can usually find me blogging over at designmegillah.com. Since Chanukah is just days away I would like to show you a “before and after” menorah I recently did. Over the years we have collected many menorahs, some more attractive than... Read more

Thanks to The Kosher Spoon for sharing this recipe! I’ve challenged myself this Chanuka season to leave my frying pan where it belongs. Not because I’m on a diet or anything. Simply because my family will undoubtedly get their share of oily goodness from other sources, many other sources. Sources I cannot control. And because I’m on... Read more

Reading the Times’ description of the Kashering process which took place in the White House kitchen for the strictly kosher annual Chanukah party brings two points to mind: 1. How thankful I am to be living in a country which respects our practices and beliefs to the extent that they will do an absolute overhaul of the First Kitchen to fully accommodate... Read more

Thanks to Cook Kosher for sharing this quick, no mixer, recipe for doughnuts! Cutting squares is way more efficient than circles… no scraps!! Follow the video and the recipe below. This recipe is also featured in Leah Schapira’s new cookbook, Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking, which Savvima highly recommends. Read our full review here. Ingredients: 4... Read more

Chanukah is almost here! Are you prepared? Here’s a roundup of some of Savvima’s best Chanukah 2010 recipes: Mozzarella Sticks Recipe Greek Panzanella Salad Recipe Beet & Carrot Latke Recipe Chocolate Donut Holes Recipe  Read More

UPDATE: Congratulations to Miriam (comment #25), winner of this giveaway! Hachai Publishing has just released 3 new books featuring relevant topics and captivating illustrations perfect for the younger set. The young boy in Whatever the Weather enjoys round-the-year activities with his family, whatever the weather: Rain or shine there’s always what... Read more

This recipe is excerpted from the new cookbook, Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes For The Seasoned Palette. For a truly outstanding beginning to your meal, serve this wild rice salad topped with crisp duck pieces and wait for the compliments to pour in. It is elegant enough for the most formal occasion, yet simple enough for anyone to prepare. Ingredients: 2... Read more

This recipe is excerpted from the new cookbook, Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes For The Seasoned Palette. Fresh herbs impart a vibrant flavor to this simple soup. When shopping, look for crisp herbs with a bright green color—avoid any with brown spots or soft areas. Fresh herbs are highly perishable and should be stored wrapped in damp paper towel in... Read more