My thoughts on Jewish food.
Looking for an easy-to-make yet elegant treat to put out on the table for company? These spiced candied pecan are the perfect candidate. They aren’t hard to make, look great in a candy dish, and taste delish. Not to mention, they keep forever, in a tightly closed mason jar. These toasty, crisp pecans with their …
Chicken salad is a big favorite in our home, so when I make it, I always make a lot! The recipe I developed for this dish uses a sauce made from mayonnaise, herbs, Dijon mustard, and grated onion for flavoring, with delicate crunch provided by thinly sliced celery, and a topping of lightly toasted sliced …
Deviled eggs are an old-fashioned dish—the kind you shouldn’t mess with. Don’t try to innovate or add unusual (read “weird”) ingredients. Just stick to the tried and true: eggs, mayo, grated onion, Tabasco, and some good Dijon mustard. Maybe just a touch of salt. Sprinkle the top with sweet paprika and Bob’s your uncle, as …
While it’s best to strive for two hot, meat meals for Shabbos, sometimes it’s too hot for hot (meals that is)! We like to have salads in August, including our main course of chicken salad. Our logic is that we think it’s okay to eat cold food a couple of times a year, for the …
During the 9 Days before Tisha B’Av, we refrain from eating meat. After a day or so, we get sick of fish, and are hardpressed to come up with meals that supply sufficient protein and still satisfy our carnivorous druthers. This white bean dip with roasted garlic and gremolata, an Italian term for a mix …
Maybe it’s because our parents or grandparents lived through the Great Depression, but some of us find any kind of waste a bit hard to bear. Take dryer lint, for example. It always seems like there should be something to do with it. Insulation?? Art? Something. So it is with watermelon rind, something you know …
Carrots and carrot salad can be so boring. Not anymore with this lemony Moroccan carrot salad, seasoned with cumin and garlic. Make a little or make a lot. Its bright colors and flavors is sure to awaken palates at a Kiddush or at the Shabbat table. This Middle Eastern carrot salad makes a great savory …
As the hot summer weather reaches its peak, we crave cooler, lighter fare with attractive colors, to pique our flagging appetites. This mixed rice salad looks beautiful on the table and its lemony fresh vinaigrette awakens the palate. I like to serve this with grilled chicken, but it’s nice as part of an array of …
Energy bars are a wonderful solution to many of the problems of everyday life. When you wake up late and don’t have time for a sit down breakfast, energy bars are a perfect solution. You can eat them one-handed while driving or jotting down notes. The easy-to-make bars are also a great pick-me-up for that …
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 …