My thoughts on Jewish food.
For some people, hummus is da bomb. But in our home, Shabbos is not Shabbos without my special tehina sauce. Which is funny, because I’m Ashkenazi, and tehina is most definitely a Sephardic treat. Somehow, I’ve hit on the perfect rendition that even Sephardi Shabbos guests pronounce the best tehina they’ve ever tasted. It makes …
So okay, we’re not really saying that eating cookies is good for your heart. But a new study tells us that green tea can prevent artherosclerosis which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. And cookies are one way to incorporate more green tea into your diet, right? Well, that’s my story and I’m sticking …
The school year is drawing to a close and summer is almost here. Now when the thermometer goes way up and the weather is sizzling hot, I make lemon garlic chicken. The bright flavors perk up tired appetites otherwise dimmed by heat. Also, there’s no basting or last minute work. Once you have the chicken …
Remember that series of books? Windows for Dummies, and etc.? Someone needs to do that for cooking, especially since we just came out of Shabbos followed by a two-day holiday. Cooking for 3 days?? On top of work and caring for children????? Yikes. So yeah. We need a break from all that cooking. We’re BURNT. …
Man, we Jews are lucky. What other people have a holiday centered on cheesecake, everyone’s favorite dessert?? Want an easy one to make your holiday prep go faster? We’ve got you covered. Blueberry Cheesecake Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted 4 8 oz. packages cream …
I know, I know. Another thinly disguised low carb high fat recipe. But if you’ve been reading the mystery, low carb is all she wrote. Look: I lost 60 pounds on this diet (no pix, sorry), and now it’s a way of life that’s been touted by such august writers as Gary Taubes. I’ve no …
Don’t we all want a recipe that’s fast, uses few ingredients, and even fewer pots and pans? Especially when it’s a dish that everyone in your family will love—except for those who absolutely hate chicken. “Where can I find such a recipe,” I hear you asking. Right here, of course! 5-Ingredient Coconut Chicken Curry Yield: …
Many of us are trying to cut carbs from our diets, and so a crustless quiche is a very attractive addition to our kitchen repertoire. For those of us who observe the Jewish dietary laws, this particular quiche is a boon for being parve, or a neutral dish that can be eaten with dairy or …
Israel is gearing up for a country-wide barbecue, come this Thursday, Israel’s 70th Independence Day. The truth is, Israelis like to barbecue any time, but Independence Day absolutely demands getting out the grill. A new article from Israel21C tells us that we should avoid cooking our burgers and steaks well done, as it can lead …
After the fuss of the Passover holiday, it’s nice to have some easy one-dish meals in one’s cooking repertoire. Let’s face it: most of us are a little burnt out from cooking holiday food for an army with unfamiliar utensils and strange Passover ingredients. Now that the hassle of all that is but a memory, …