A Few Great Kosher Recipe Ideas to Make the Most of Your Time Indoors

We all know that feeling by now, that palpable sense of isolation and uncertainty that seems to pervade our waking hours. Jewish tours and other outdoor events have been put on hold, and even going outside to buy groceries can feel like such an anxious experience.

However, now’s not the time to give in to despair. There are plenty of ways to occupy one’s time indoors while waiting for scientists and physicians to solve this crisis. Food has always been one of the best ways to help cope with uncertainty. A full stomach can really help put your mind at ease.

With that said, what are some great kosher recipe ideas that you can try while you’re in quarantine?

A Delicious and Easy to Make Deli Roll

Deli Rolls are a staple Shabbat dish, made from tasty meat wrapped in (non-cream) bread. This hearty meal is a great way to alleviate your hunger and fear, with a familiar taste and recipe that you’ve probably already prepared or savored before.

However, in case you haven’t tried it yet, check out this easy recipe by kosher.com:
https://www.kosher.com/recipe/worlds-easiest-deli-roll-5098

You can also check out this version of a deli roll by Jamie Geller: https://jamiegeller.com/recipes/deli-roll/

A Historical Kosher Alheira Sausage

We all know how horrible the Inquisition was, despite the levity of the Monty Python skits. Jews and other non-Christians had to flee Spain or risk the wrath of the Inquisitors. Unfortunately, the Portuguese Inquisition was established in nearby Portugal, but the Jews who stayed in Portugal during this time had an ingenious idea on how to get the Inquisitors off their back, via the Alheira.

The Alheira is a kind of non-pork sausage made from bread, garlic, chicken and other non-pork meats. Jews in Portugal would hang these sausages outside their houses, tricking passing Inquisitors into thinking that this supposedly pork-eating household had no practicing Jews.

You can check out this traditional non-pork alheira recipe here: https://catavino.net/recipes/portuguese-alheira-a-garlicky-bread-and-game-sausage/

Portugal is also the planned destination of one of our post-pandemic kosher river cruises. You can learn more at our website.