Simmered Black-Eyed Peas with Tomatoes

Simmered in onions, thyme, and tomatoes— Jewish soul food at its best.

Mississippi Praline Macaroons

A favorite dessert of Southern Passover seders.

Rich with sour cream and cottage cheese, this molded kugel makes for a show-stopping presentation.

Holiday Honey Chicken with Fruit

Serve with fluffy white rice to soak up all the juice.

"Dirty Matzoh" Dressing

A country Jewish recipe to be served at Passover.

A sweet kugel made with apples, golden raisins, and pecans.

Fry or bake these cheese-filled crepes, then eat with jam, sour cream, fresh fruit, and coffee.

Serve this not-too-sweet pudding as a dessert or as part of the meal.

Rich yeast dough filled with cinnamon-sugar, pecans, and currants creates a pastry that looks like a schnecken, or snail.

Southern Seder

A Passover menu with Southern flair.

I believe that the book you are referring to is “Matzoh Ball Gumbo: Culinary Tales of the Jewish South” by Marcie Cohen Ferris. My understanding is that the recipe for “Matzoh Ball Gumbo” is actually a...

's cut and paste for ya... MATZOH BALL GUMBO: CULINARY TALES OF THE JEWISH SOUTH BY MARCIE COHEN FERRIS

Look for books or articles by Hasia Dinner of NYU and Marcie Ferris Cohen of UNC-Chapel Hill. Both have examined American-Jewish foodways in depth, Cohen focusing in particular on the South. You can also try contacting the Museum...

chicken soup from scratch and it stll tasted like water. They may need a different recipe or a new cook. Some dill never hurt, either. I can also strongly recommend the book “Matzoh Ball Gumbo: Culinary Tales of the Jewish...

Creole Matzo Balls Yield: 12 matzo balls Recipe from “Matzah Ball Gumbo: Culinary Tales of the Jewish South” by Marcie Cohen Ferris. Ingredients: • 2 Tablespoons chicken fat or vegetable oil • ¼ cup onion, chopped fine...