Every Friday afternoon, my family gathers to eat ‘toamehu’. We taste some of the Shabbos food, we curb our hunger, before rushing to get ready for Shabbos. During the Nine Days, we can’t taste any meat food that was prepared for Shabbos, but I figured out the perfect pre-Shabbos menu that will satisfy everyone. I even make this pareve cholent for weeknight dinner sometimes!

Friday Afternoon Chulent by Sara B Gochberg

You can’t be a descendant of the House of N, if each week you don’t eat chulent a few times, both before and during Shabbos!

Growing up, occasionally my mother would make oven baked parve chulent for Thursday late lunch/dinner. And we always ate meat chulent Friday afternoon, Friday night & of course Shabbos (morning) & lunch. After that no one would touch it – we had standards!

I was never going to continue this tradition and my husband thought we were insane!
Lol, although he had no prob partaking in this ritual by my parents!

Those who laugh last ….
Every Friday, a separate parve chulent just for lunch!
It’s awesomely delicious & “healthy”!!
And on both short & long Fridays, it’s the perfect lunch/late afternoon snack.

Start your own Erev Shabbos tradition! Kugel optional!!! Enjoy!
Add yes, I serve whatever is left (not much!) Friday night!

From my home and heart to yours,
CS

Big-Batch Broccoli Kugel from the Nitra Cookbook

Kugel is perhaps the quintessential Ashkenazi Jewish side dish. This broccoli kugel, made with frozen broccoli, mayo, eggs, onion powder, flour, and non-dairy creamer, is intended for a crowd.

Vegetarian Chopped Liver by Naomi Nachman

I love chopped liver, and this recipe that I learned from an Israeli chef allows me to enjoy “chopped liver” while staying parve.

Potato Kugel Rugelach by The Peppermill

Limited ingredients doesn’t mean your meals have to be boring!

Mixed-Berry Apple Bake by Rivky Kleiman

When I set out to develop this recipe, I thought, not another boring apple bake. Well, mission accomplished… The crumb topping and mixed berries are a testament that something new can be amazing!

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