My thoughts on Jewish food.
Chicken schnitzel is a favorite in Israel, a take on the famous Austrian Wiener Schnitzel made with veal, but with the more easily available and less expensive chicken breast. Most chicken schnitzel recipes call for dipping the chicken into flour, then egg, and then into crumbs. This recipe keeps things simple by calling only for …
Everyone has a go-to chicken dish that is easy to put together on a hectic day or on short notice. This one is a favorite in our home. It is essentially my mother’s recipe, but I’ve amped up the spices to give it some punch. The seasonings are typical of the Eastern European Jewish kitchen. …
This is a beautiful salad to look at and its fresh flavors wake up the palate for the rest of the meal to come, especially as the weather warms up. Delicious with crusty bread as part of a trio of salads, for instance, tuna or egg salad, and an avocado salad. It’s a lovely addition …
This recipe, I will warn you, is not for the faint-hearted. It is labor-intensive, with many ingredients, and many steps (tip: it helps to set up a mise en place). But such flavorsome results! Not to mention, it’s an all-in-one meal: protein, vegetable, and starch. Everyone loves this dish, which makes it well worth the …