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 …
Noodles and cabbage is an old-style favorite, part of the repertoire of the Eastern European Jewish cook. Caraway seed, with its distinct flavor, reminiscent of rye bread which often has the seeds baked into it for extra savor. Today, caraway seed is a lesser known spice, and children tend not to like it, while older …
In my repertoire of easy luncheon and supper dishes that I make when short on time or feeling lazy, is a dish of spaghetti with an uncooked tomato sauce. While sometimes you need to make something quick and easy, it still has to taste good—what’s the point of making it if they won’t eat it. …
“Dirty” or “trashed” wings are the newest food craze to hit kitchens everywhere. The wings are coasted in buffalo sauce, then double deep-fried for a flavorful and crispy exterior. For this trendy but messy finger food, you need only a few, simple ingredients, chicken wings, hot sauce, oil, salt and pepper. It’s hard to believe …
Blue cheese dressing is definitely strong-tasting. Which is why some people love it and some hate it. For us, it makes a nice, occasional change of pace. We like this dressing on a tossed salad, as a side dish for a weekday luncheon meal of tuna on toast. Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour …
Tofu, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches, or TLTs, are a treat and are easy to prepare—a boon for the chef who’s short on time. The TLT sandwich, as we like to call it, stands in for the popular treif sandwich known as a “BLT.” I have no idea how close my TLT sandwiches come to the …