This holiday, lasting two days, is celebrated in May or June, seven weeks after Passover (in 2003, it's on June 6 and 7). It honors Moses' receiving the Ten Commandments and the Judaic scriptures, or Torah. Dairy products are usually served during Shavuoth, perhaps because milk from livestock is plentiful during this time.

Served anytime except the Sabbath, Cheese Blintzes are especially good for Shavuoth, when dairy products are the typical fare. We use fat-free cottage cheese in the filling and serve them with fresh fruit instead of dollops of sour cream. You can make these blintzes ahead for dessert or brunch. Refrigerate the filled blintzes, then saute them just before you're ready to serve.