STAMPOT

STAMPOT

One of the main features of Dutch cooking is its warmth and heartiness, and Stamppot, (literally “Mash Pot”) is one of the best examples of this. It’s a dish of mashed potatoes combined with root vegetables, like turnip, carrot and onion, but it can also include...
Klappertaart (Indonesian Coconut Cake)

Klappertaart (Indonesian Coconut Cake)

As a result of colonization, many Dutch tribes set foot in many regions of Indonesia. At that time, the Dutch traders who came to Manado, North Celebes, introduced a recipe of a dish that has later been combined with Indonesian ingredients. Because of that, the...
Sweet Spicy Braised Mahi Mahi

Sweet Spicy Braised Mahi Mahi

On our Mekong cruise one of the delicious fish we use are Mahi Mahi. On this great cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia we meet many interesting people from varied backgrounds. We will be creating kosher versions of many examples of the local cuisine.  ...
Shepherd’s Pie With Puff Pastry

Shepherd’s Pie With Puff Pastry

Shepherd’s pie, cottage pie, or in its French version hachis Parmentier is a savoury dish of minced meat topped with mashed potato and baked. The meat used may be either previously cooked or freshly minced. The usual meats are beef or lamb. The two English terms...
Mushroom & Potato Soup

Mushroom & Potato Soup

Mushrooms are a rich, low calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. They may also mitigate the risk of developing serious health conditions, such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. They’re also great sources of: Selenium. This...
Chicken With Dates For Rosh Hashanah

Chicken With Dates For Rosh Hashanah

Sweet dates, are one of the seven species of Israel. The Hebrew name, t’marim, also relates to punishing enemies—in this case, finishing them off. (Note that some rabbis believe that eating these foods actually symbolizes ending our own prejudices.) On a happier note,...