Purim 2026

I don't usually make such an elaborate spread for Purim.  Ok, yes I do, but it doesn't always get its own post.  We're still on the Festive Cooking chapter, so I'm going for it.

I've been watching a lot of Turkish cooking channels.  Because it's Ramadan, some of those are showcasing iftar spreads of ten or more dishes for that person's turn to host.  I had to keep reminding myself I was cooking for one person.  Yes, leftovers for three more days, but only four meals total.  I narrowed it down to a reasonable amount of food and calories.  Really, each dish is appetizer-sized and meant to be enjoyed as part of a larger meal.  Once I get to the actual posts I will put in those notes.

What really surprised me was how little this cost.  Because I based it on items on hand and kept it close to vegan, it was a whopping $3 for a small cabbage and a couple of onions.  If you costed out everything, it was probably $20.  That's still a very good deal for such an elaborate production.

Ramadan Pidesi

Farro-Stuffed Onions

Lima Bean Purée

Charred Cabbage with Tahini Dressing

Sumac Onions

Hamantaschen with Fig Filling

These recipes are not being posted in order.  I'm doing hard (the bread), all the easy ones, and then the multi-part stuffed onions.  I'll try to remember to link all of them once they're posted.  And yes, I have noticed that there are a lot of onions in this meal.  Not seeing a problem with that.

All my good intentions to start Passover cleaning fell victim to life stuff.  I've done two of the tasks, meaning I'm three weeks behind and will have to clean on work days.  I am not skipping renting a carpet cleaner again this year.  I can rest the day after Seder.