Shifra Devorah Witt

Want to try something new this year for Shavuot? Enjoy these easy and foolproof recipes from The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking, and watch your guests smile. Everything here can be made in advance.

Spice up the festival of lights with a Mexican appetizer party menu! On Chanukah we traditionally eat fried foods to remind us of the miracle of Chanukah, when the oil meant to last only one night lasted eight nights instead. Additionally, it is ...

Everything about it seemed so strange. I tried to deny the vision. I tried to re-work it in my head, pick a place closer to home, resign myself to simply staying put, but the feeling kept nagging at me...

Genius that she is, my mom didn't try to force me. She knew better than to give a teenager something to rebel against. We had an agreement; in the house we would keep kosher, out of the house I could do what I wanted...

I am sitting cross-legged on a make shift throw at my childhood synagogue's Purim carnival. It must have been then that I decided I wanted to be Queen Esther when I grew up. I took the matter seriously, perfecting the costume over the years...

The perfect addition to any dairy meal. Yields: 1 quart Ingredients 3 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 chocolate bar, room temperature, shaved into chocolate shavings (using a vegetable peeler) ice ...

Also called Spanish rice, possibly because the Spaniards introduced rice to Mexico. This rice dish has become a classic Mexican side dish. Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 small carrots, diced fine 1/2 red pepper, diced ...

Also called Salsa Cruda, Salsa Fresca, or Pico de Gallo. No matter what you call it, it’s a great addition to any Mexican meal. Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 2 1/4 pounds of tomatoes, diced (5 tomatoes) 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or ...

Serve this delicious salsa as a condiment for seviche, grilled fish, or fish tacos. It’s unusual and adds a great flavor to whatever it tops. Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 mango, peeled and diced 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove ...

A personal childhood favorite. As an adult, I love enchiladas even more. Yields: 8 enchiladas, serves 4 Enchilada Sauce Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped fine 6 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped 2 15-ounce cans of tomato sauce 1 teaspoon ...