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to Sarah I have just returned from a very moving and emotional trip to Hungary, from where my Mother's family hails. To think there were 2000 synagogues there, with vibrant and diverse communities that built the most beautiful and impressive synagogues, that stood so proudly in the centers of cities. Clearly with the belief that the communities would go on for eternity. The leaders in all fields of sciences, business and the arts were Jews. They believed so tragically falsely they we …

Ingredients:  Olive oil in the pan - swish it about 3 TBSP flour or corn starch 4 - 6 pieces of salmon 5 garlic cloves crushed or chopped 2 TSP paprika 1 1/2 TSP cumin if you have 1/3 TSP hot paprika 1/3 TSP cinnamon 1 green chilly chopped finelyCup and a half of water with smallish packet of tomato puree mixed in 1 TSP sugar 1 squeeze a lemon over the fish2 TBSP chopped coriander or parsley salt and pepper to tasteMETHODPLACE THE FLOUR IN A SHALLOW BOWL, SEASON THEN TOSS THE …

A pomegranate salad is a very attractive and colourful addition to the festive table. It needed be a complex, with lots of ingredients. Simple is always best!Ingredients 1 lettuce any type1 apple, or pear  or both peeled and sliced thinly 1/2 cup walnuts1/2 cup pomegranate seedsChopped parsley or any other garnishFor Dressing: 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard1 Tablespoon honey Half a freshly squeezed lemon1 Tablespoon olive oilSalt & pepperINSTRUCTIONS Toss and add dressing just …

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 …

Easy Yummy Honey cake100ml sunflower oil200 gams or 3/4 of a cup of runny honey50g soft dark brown sugar150ml strong tea, cooled2 large eggs, beaten225g plain flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ginger optionalflaked almonds, to decorate (optional)STEP 1Warm the oil, honey and sugar in a small pan to dissolve the sugar. Stir to combine, then leave to cool. Add the tea and beaten eggs.STEP 2Lightly whisk the flour, baking powder, spices and a pinch of salt in a large bowl to combine …