My thoughts on Jewish food.
With a record-breaking heatwave gripping the United States—bringing heat indices in some places above 120°F—mealtime calls for something light, hydrating, and quick. Standing over a hot stove in this kind of weather is nobody’s idea of fun. Instead, turn to a refreshing, no-cook salad that’s not only cool and crisp but hearty enough to be …
Looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying Shabbat third meal option? This hearty couscous and tuna salad has your back. Israeli (or pearl) couscous makes a more substantial base than your usual pasta, and the addition of protein-packed tuna, crunchy veggies, and a zesty lemon-mustard vinaigrette turns it into a full meal. Hearty …
Sweet potatoes are great for those times you need a nice veggie side dish, but you’ve kind of got vegetable fatigue. There are only so many vegetables, and only so many ways to prepare them. But sweet potaoes are delicious no matter how you prepare them. The rosemary sprigs elevate this dish to star status. …
Roasted garlic is a delicious accompaniment to challah. After roasting, the garlic cloves become soft and spreadable with a buttery taste. You scoop out the cloves, spread them on your challah, and sprinkle the top with salt. YUM! When I’m getting ready to roast garlic, I drag out my old muffin tins, individual aluminum cups …
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 …
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 …
We know we’re supposed to serve vegetables at every meal, but somehow, we run out of ideas for making them interesting. Our newest vegetable idea is a simple one: spread a variety of vegetables on cookie sheets, sprinkle them with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic, and roast until the edges begin to blacken. These roasted …
Mujadara, or lentils and rice, was always appreciated as a homey, satisfying lunch by my children. Packed with flavor, and easy to make, it was a favorite of mine as well. We often ladled the lentils over mashed potatoes, instead of mixing them into rice, as is traditional. Then we’d top the whole with a …
We are big into salads during the hottest days of summer. This potato and green bean salad is a particular favorite since it can even be used as a main course, thanks to the fact that combining potatoes and green beans turns the two into a protein. Thus you’ve got a green vegetable, a hearty …
When temperatures are hot, pasta salads thrill with their medley of textures and cool flavors. This one is kid-tested and they’ll even eat the broccoli because it’s still got crunch. A palate-pleaser for the hottest days of summer, but really anytime. Because it makes a whole lot and it’s totally delicious. Easy Pasta and Broccoli …