My thoughts on Jewish food.
I am always on the lookout for a fresh new ways to prepare vegetables for a Sabbath meal. This simple preparation elevates the humble sweet potato to new heights of elegant deliciousness. The secret? A hint of bourbon. Sweet potatoes glazed with a mixture of brown sugar and bourbon. Use corn oil, schmaltz, or duck …
Many years ago, I devised this creamy cucumber dressing when I was out of store bought and craving this particular dressing on a tossed salad. I decided to try my hand at making my own, and it was such a success that my family clamors for this tasty salad dressing at the Shabbos table, every …
Frozen cauliflower presents a problem on a Friday when you haven’t thought things out—or even when you have. Despite the “best laid plans of mice and men” sometimes we are caught unawares by a sudden Simcha or other event, and simply forgot that bag of cauliflower still in the freezer, waiting to be cooked. Well, …
Tabouli, the famous Middle Eastern bulgur salad, is a great way to get more greens and whole grains into your diet, mostly because it tastes amazing. With warmer weather upon us, tabouli’s cool flavors, packed as it is with mint and parsley, delight the palate after the heavier food of winter. Whether you serve it …
If you’re on a gluten free or ketogenic (keto) diet, you may be stumped over what to eat for Shavuos this year. You could do a cauliflower mac and cheese, but Shirataki noodles, also known as “skinny noodles” or “glass noodles,” also make a good stand in for pasta. The advantage of shirataki noodles is …