Cooking for Shabbos and sharing it with my family... it can’t get better than that
Illustration by Lea Kron
Since I was a young child, I’ve always loved cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. I’ve learned this from my mother, with her passion for cooking and all things kitchen-related. I love trying new recipes, as well as making the old tried-and-true traditional foods. That’s why I’ve started my own food blog called krispy_kishka, where I share my recipes and pictures for all to enjoy.
In general, I feel a special connection to Shabbos cooking. My grandfather, a”h, loved Shabbos, and his entire week revolved around Shabbos. He used to start planning and shopping for Shabbos on Sunday; everything he bought all week was with Shabbos already in mind. It’s no surprise that every Friday by chatzos, he was fully ready for Shabbos. My entire family takes after him with his love for Shabbos, and we also think about and prepare for that special day all week long.
When Mishpacha reached out and asked if I would take on this Man With a Pan challenge, I happily agreed. I had the honor of inviting my parents and siblings for Shabbos, serving the dual purpose of giving my mother a break while helping my wife with all the cooking. (I often help cook for Shabbos, so it’s more my mother who was getting a break than my wife!)
The first step was to plan a menu, so trying to prepare as much as I could in advance, I started my planning on Tuesday. I wanted to include some traditional heimish recipes and some with a twist, having in mind all the while which foods my parents and siblings enjoy, as well as my own family’s favorites.
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