Tsimmes – (Yiddish, noun) – An uproar or commotion (usually inconsequential), or, a confusing mess. Also, a sweet side dish of root vegetables, served with brisket or some other main dish protein. I’ve given this New Year Carrot Tsimmes (Braised Honey Carrots) recipe a new twist by changing up very nearly everything about it, except…
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Avocado Spread for Dip or Toast
I love a multi-tasker, don’t you? I recently made this chunky Avocado Spread as a snack and to top toast, so I could eat something with texture while I was having some dental work done. Our Florida avocados are in season now, and it was perfect timing! When it comes to “Avocado Toast”, I…
Slow Cooker Sweet & Savory Brisket
So, here’s what happened: It was late morning, and I suddenly realized that I hadn’t defrosted the brisket for the big Rosh Hashana meal that evening. Panic set in! I took the brisket out of the freezer – a rock-hard frozen slab o’ meat – and throwing caution to the wind, put it in…
