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Tag: parve

A tall glass jar filled with clear, vibrant golden vegan Jewish broth (Goldena Yoich), surrounded by fresh ingredients: a halved head of garlic, sliced yellow onion, carrots, celery stalks, and a bundle of fresh dill, set against a dark background.
Soups & Stews/Vegan

Vegan Jewish “Chicken” Broth For Your Comforting Golden Not-So-Chicken Soup (The Jewish Penicillin “Goldena Yoich” Reimagined)

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 0 Comment

The Jewish penicillin using umami layering & the alchemy of kavanah—without the chicken. Bridge the lipid gap with a robust, allium-heavy, viscous broth.

Desserts & Pastries/Vegan

Vegan “Lekach” (Jewish Honey Cake): Date-Sweetened Tradition from Vienna. The Politics of Jewish Food

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 2 Comments

This isn't just a recipe. It's a sweet lesson in history, a journey back to the ancient sweetness of dates, and a modern act of ethical courage.

Jewish Vienna's Potato Salad - Healthy Vegan Miso-Kissed Erdäpfelsalat
Appetizers/Salad/Vegan

Potato Salad: The Soul of Vienna — A Jewish Culinary Legacy (Healthy Vegan)

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 8 Comments

Beyond mayo! Experience Vienna's soulful, naturally vegan potato salad. Uncover its Jewish legacy, how warm potatoes absorb flavor, & why chives are a must.

Two apricot dumplings on a white plate - one open cut in half (potato dough)
Desserts & Pastries/Vegan

Apricot Dumplings: Mahler’s Melodious “Marillenknödel” — A Dive into the Jewish Heritage of the Beloved Delicacy (Healthy Vegan WFPB SOS-free Potato-Dough Recipe)

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 4 Comments

Mahler's favorite Marillenknödel! Our WFPB SOS-Free vegan Apricot Dumplings, crafted with potato dough, reveal a delicious Jewish Viennese culinary legacy.

Mound of Mock Chopped Liver Paté à la Rothschild with Gold Leaf and a Sliver of Truffle
Appetizers/Side dishes/Vegan

The Best “Mock Chopped Liver” Ever! Vegan Caramelized Onion Mushroom Pâté à la Rothschild: An Elegant Viennese Version of The Iconic Ashkenazi Jewish Vegetarian Soul Food (Shabbosdik & Kosher for Passover Recipe)

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 2 Comments

Honor the Rothschild legacy with this exquisite, vegan caramelized onion mushroom pâté. An elegant Viennese delight, perfect for Shabbos & Passover.

Caramelized cabbage and noodles (Krautfleckerln)
Desserts & Pastries/Pasta dishes/Side dishes/Vegan/Vegan Mains

“Krautfleckerln,” Cabbage & Noodles from Vienna: Friedrich Kantor-Berg’s (aka Torberg) Famous Character Tante Jolesch and Her Legendary Dish, of Which There Was Never Enough! (Fried Cabbage Pasta Recipe)

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 10 Comments

Aunt Jolesch's famous Jewish comfort food: Get the authentic recipe for slow-caramelized cabbage & pasta, revealing its rich Viennese culinary history.

challah with knife - Vegan Hasidic Water Challah
Breads/Vegan

Vegan Challah = Traditional Water Challah (i.e., Israeli “Hasidic” Challah): The Challah From The Famous Viznitz Bakery In Bnei Brak (Parve Recipe)

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 8 Comments

Bake authentic Vegan Challah! This traditional Water Challah recipe from Israel's Viznitz bakery is eggless, pareve, and a foolproof Jewish Shabbos bread.

Vegetraian Matzo Ball Soup
Freud & Food/Soups & Stews

Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup: Vienna’s Ultimate Golden Homemade Roasted Garden Vegetable Broth & The Perfect 91 Matzoh Dumplings (Matzo Kneidlach Soup Recipe)

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 8 Comments

Vienna's vegetarian matzo ball soup! This recipe features golden roasted vegetable broth & the perfect 91 matzoh dumplings. Uncover its Hasidic history.

Beautiful Jewish Shabbos challah with sesame
Breads/Freud & Food

“Challah at Ya from Vienna!” The Austrian Origins of The Classic Jewish Braided Eggy Yeast Bread (Iconic Recipe)

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 14 Comments

Discover the history of Challah & its unique Viennese connection. Explore this iconic braided Jewish bread & its cultural and religious significance.

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  • Celery Root (Celeriac) Schnitzel: Old Vienna’s Naturally Vegan Classic. How Vienna’s Golden Calf Became Israel’s National Dish — and Returned, Vegan. Celery Root (Celeriac) Schnitzel: Old Vienna’s Naturally Vegan Classic. How Vienna’s Golden Calf Became Israel’s National Dish — and Returned, Vegan.
  • Vegan Challah = Traditional Water Challah (i.e., Israeli “Hasidic” Challah): The Challah From The Famous Viznitz Bakery In Bnei Brak (Parve Recipe) Vegan Challah = Traditional Water Challah (i.e., Israeli “Hasidic” Challah): The Challah From The Famous Viznitz Bakery In Bnei Brak (Parve Recipe)
  • Jewish-Viennese Shabbos Stew: “Ritschert,” The Lost Cholent of Vienna (Vegan Recipe) Jewish-Viennese Shabbos Stew: “Ritschert,” The Lost Cholent of Vienna (Vegan Recipe)
  • Classic Viennese Apple Strudel: Easy Secrets for Crispy Perfection & Its Playful Wordplay (Vegan Wiener Strudel Recipe) Classic Viennese Apple Strudel: Easy Secrets for Crispy Perfection & Its Playful Wordplay (Vegan Wiener Strudel Recipe)
  • Hearty Vegan Goulash with Soy Curls: The Authentic and Comforting Paprika Stew, Reimagined for Shabbat and Sukkot Hearty Vegan Goulash with Soy Curls: The Authentic and Comforting Paprika Stew, Reimagined for Shabbat and Sukkot
  • Vienna’s Best Pastry Shops: Must-Visit Konditoreien & Patisseries — The Ultimate Local’s Guide Beyond Sacher Vienna’s Best Pastry Shops: Must-Visit Konditoreien & Patisseries — The Ultimate Local’s Guide Beyond Sacher
  • Sachertorte Variation: The Sacher-Masoch Cake — A Masochist’s Confection of Memory, Contradiction, and the Jewish Soul of Vienna (Whole-Food Plant-Based, Vegan, SOS-free) Sachertorte Variation: The Sacher-Masoch Cake — A Masochist’s Confection of Memory, Contradiction, and the Jewish Soul of Vienna (Whole-Food Plant-Based, Vegan, SOS-free)
  • Fluffy Vegan Matzo Balls: Kneidlach That Won’t Fall Apart (Passover Recipe) Fluffy Vegan Matzo Balls: Kneidlach That Won’t Fall Apart (Passover Recipe)
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