Category Archives: Kosher Recipes
The Delicious World of Plums
Posted on 1st of November, 2012 by Lévana
I get my fill of plums every summer while they are plentiful and linger until late October. Early November, and they are still there: Bring some home while they last! The variety I love is the long, dark, sweet, plump and firm-tender, called Damson Plum. There’s nothing I don’t do...
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Filed under: Fruit Sauce Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Plums Recipes, Recipes
Hurricane Holloween
Posted on 1st of November, 2012 by Lévana
We always tell ourselves, as soon as we can set aside a couple days, we will put order in those photo albums, match – or dispose of – those missing socks, write our friends, make play dates. Like so many others, I have finally had just such days to myself,...
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Filed under: Art Camp, Halloween, Hurricane Sandy, Kosher Recipes, Meir Pliskin, Michael's Crafts, Summer Camp
FANS ONLY: FREE SHIPPING on Levana’s Latest Cookbook
Posted on 15th of October, 2012 by Lévana
Just to say thanks to our loyal fans for all of your wonderful support, Levana’s latest masterpiece, The Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen, in now available with FREE SHIPPING! ($8.00 Savings!) The Perfect Gift to Yourself and Beyond, Kosher or not! Second Edition: Hardcover | March 2012 | Publisher: Lévana...
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Filed under: Kosher Recipes
My Cooking Demos in and Around NYC: the Portable Feast!
Posted on 10th of October, 2012 by Lévana
Never Too Young (or Too Old) to Cook! Dear friends, For the past thirty years I have been fortunate to host weekly cooking demos, at the 92nd Street Y, at Lincoln Square and in my very home. We’ve had some incredible times together: good food and good company have always...
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Filed under: Cooking Demos, Kosher Cookbooks, Kosher Cooking Classes, Kosher Cooking Demos, Kosher Cooking Demos in New York City, Kosher Food, Kosher Ingredients, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Whole Foods Recipes, Levana, Levana Kirschenbaum, Natural and Kosher Recipes, Natural Foods Recipes, Recipes, Whole Foods Cookbook, Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen
Arugala, Grapefruit, and Beet Salad with Raspberry Vinegar Recipe
Posted on 23rd of September, 2012 by Lévana
Salads are always a great showcase for me, as they are where I sneak in all my goodies, classics and latest stars. This past Rosh Hashanah, I decided my first course would be a substantial and luxurious one, allowing for a lighter main course: a fruity salad with a fruity...
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Filed under: Arugala Recipes, Avocado Recipes, Beets Recipes, Fennel Recipes, Grapefruit Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Raspberry Vinegar Recipes, Recipes, Salad Dressing Recipes
Beef Cheek Stew with Mushrooms Recipe
Posted on 19th of September, 2012 by Lévana
I just spent hours picking some fellow bloggers’ brains, about how to rename beef cheeks. The name bothers me no end. when I say cheeks, I imagine something inviting, rosy and kissable. But to a cow? It ain’t happening! Now that we had this little talk, let me tell you...
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Filed under: Beef Cheeks Recipes, Beef Recipes, Boeuf Bourguignon Recipes, French Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Recipes
Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia Fillets with Cocktail Sauce Recipe
Posted on 13th of September, 2012 by Lévana
I always wonder if tilapia might suffer from underrating and mild neglect in the States. Economical, versatile and flavorful, there’s nothing I don’t do with it! This is one of the few recipes I fry, and it is a real treat. For a crust, I find cornmeal gives matzah meal...
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Filed under: Cocktail Sauce Recipes, Cornmeal Recipes, Dairy-Free Recipes, Fish Recipes, Fried Fish Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Fish Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Recipes, Tilapia Recipes
Chocolate Chestnut Coconut Cake Recipe
Posted on 13th of September, 2012 by Lévana
Picture Courtesy of www.gliving.com I am constantly asked how I go about developing all my recipes, and although it is hard to make a non-food professional visualize all the steps involved, let me still name one no-brainer vital initial step, which I think my fellow food professionals will second readily:...
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Filed under: Cake Recipes, Chestnut Recipes, Chocolate Cake Recipes, Chocolate Recipes, Coconut, Coconut Milk Recipes, Dairy-Free Dessert Recipes, Dairy-Free Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Recipes, Spelt Baking
Big News! We’ve Gone Digital!
Posted on 10th of September, 2012 by Lévana
I’m so excited to announce the Jewish-e-books.com is now carrying three of my bestselling new cookbooks: Levana’s Table, Levana Cooks Dairy Free! and The Whole Foods Kosher Cookbook. You can now enjoy them on your iPad, iPhone, tablet or PC! We created the e-books in a desire to accommodate our...
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Filed under: Dairy-Free Recipes, e-book, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Cooking Recipes, Jewish e-books, Jewish Recipes, Kirschenbaum, Kosher Cookbooks, Kosher Food, Kosher Ingredients, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Whole Foods Recipes, Levana, Levana Kirschenbaum, Natural and Kosher Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Recipes, Whole Foods Cookbook, Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen
Dearie: A Biography of Julia Child, by Bob Spitz
Posted on 9th of September, 2012 by Lévana
Just finished reading Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child, written by author and biographer extraordinaire Bob Spitz. Let me start with my – very few – gripes, then we’ll move on to the good stuff. I did say Ouf! when I was done, not because I didn’t love it....
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Filed under: Biography Books, Bob Spitz books, French Recipes, Julia Child, Kosher Recipes

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