Blintzes are thin pancakes resembling crepes that are stuffed with jams, fruits, meats,cheeses, ground meats, potatos, sturgeon or caviar. The difference between blintzes and crepes] is that blintzes are made with yeast. Therefore blintzes are not Kosher for Passover]]. The blintz originated hundreds of years ago in Eastern Europe. In Lithuania, blintzes are an important part of the Lenten meal. Russians enjoy their “blinis” with caviar and sour cream (and champagne or vodka). Eastern European Jewish Jewish immigrants popularized the blintz in North America. Blintzes are often prepared for the Jewish Shabbat or sabbath, as well as Jewish holidays, particularly Hannukah . Blintzes are fried in oil and act as a reminder of the role oil played in the Hannukah story. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blintz Traditionally, Jewish cheese blintzes are topped with sour cream and/or jam. The best cheese blintzes are made partly or wholly with farmer’s cheese. The classic recipe can be found in “The Settlement Cookbook”, the same recipe used at Leah Adler’s Kosher Restaurant in Los Angeles , the Milky Way. (Leah Adler’s son is the film producer and director Steven Spielberg). Originally published in 1903, “The Settlement Cookbook”, was reissued in 2005 and is still available online.

Blintzes are made from eggs, flour, sugar, water and vanilla. While mixing the ingredients add the flour in slowly and stir until there are no lumps. Fillings can be sweet or savory, including cheeses, meat, fruits, jams and more.Jewish Food: Blintz Recipes

The origin of the blintz is believed to be Poland, as the word blintz is Slavic.Jewish Holiday: The Blintzes Blitz

Frozen blintzes can be bought and then fried in oil, baked, or they can be eaten cold.Jewish Foods: What is Blintz

One rumor claims that during the Spanish Inquisition King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella spared the life of a Jewish chef because of his delectable blintz recipe.Jewish Holiday: The Blintzes Blitz