Matzo Brei

For the savory matzo brei, you will need to caramelize the onions first. Heat 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat or oil in a sauté pan and gently cook the onions until soft and caramelized. Let them cook at medium heat for a few minutes, then sprinkle a little salt and a little sugar over them. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Stir occasionally. This should take 15-20 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.

Soften the matzo a little by running them under cold water for 15 to 60 seconds. The longer you wet them down, the softer they will be; it's your choice.

Beat the eggs with a little salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Break the matzo up into pieces of about 1/2 to 1 inch into the bowl with the eggs. Stir in the caramelized onions and mix well.

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of chicken fat in the sauté pan over medium-high heat. Let this heat up for a minute or two, then pour in the matzo-egg mixture. Cook this, moving it around constantly, until the eggs are just barely set — you want them to be soft, and and not browned. This should take about 90 seconds or so. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or chives. Sweet Matzo Brei

In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, 2 tablespoons milk, salt, sugar and orange-flower water (if using).

In another bowl, break the matzo into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces. Add the cup of milk and mix well. Let this stand at least 30 seconds to about 2 minutes. The longer the matzo sits in the milk, the softer it will become.

When you're ready, move the soaked matzo from the milk bowl into the bowl with the eggs. Mix well to combine.

Heat the butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Let it heat up for a minute or two until the butter is melted before adding the matzo-egg mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the eggs are just barely set, about 90 seconds. Serve garnished with cinnamon or powdered sugar, apple sauce on the side or something else sweet, like your favorite jam or preserves. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!