My thoughts on Jewish food.
Israel may be the land of citrus fruits, but friends tell us that lemons disappear from most supermarkets at this time of year, through the end of the Jewish High Holidays. The good news is that preserved lemons are even more delicious than regular lemons and every canny Israeli housewife has a jar or two …
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 …
The Three Weeks are upon us and it’s hot. When it’s sweltering and you can’t eat meat, what better way to dine than on this lovely dish of Greek fish steaks, served cold? Make it in the morning, and eat it at night for dinner, after the fish spends a lengthy stint in a cold …
In the summer, it’s hard to get excited about food. Our appetites seem to flag with the weather. But these sesame noodles will soon set things to rights. So easy to eat with simple flavors, without being heavy or pretentious, these noodles hit the spot as an easy-to-put-together main course. Don’t expect there to be …
Tuna is a fabulous convenience food which is well loved by even those who normally dislike fish. But we all have our limits on how many times we can eat the same thing. Food boredom is real. So instead of your standard tuna and mayo with maybe a little celery, dill, and lemon juice, try …
A lot of children don’t love fish, but will still eat tuna. One of our favorite kid-friendly meals is tuna patties, served with buttery mashed potatoes and dollops of sour cream. This is food that everyone likes, bar none. Try these delicious tuna patties, soon! Your family will thank you. Tuna Patties Yield: 6-8 patties, …
Rice noodles, sometimes called “rice sticks” have become a staple in our home. They keep forever, are good for upset tummies, and can be cooked up in the microwave in the blink of an eye. Best of all, even a child can make them. Here is our cheater’s version of a filling comfort food type …
In Israel, those wonderful dough-wrapped frankfurters are called “Moshe B’Tayva,” or loosely: “Moses in the Basket.” You wouldn’t expect Jews to name a dish after pigs, now would you?? But essentially, these treats are as well beloved and easy to make, as they are in America. After all, “A rose by any other name would …
Passover is over, but if you’re like most people, you’ve got leftover matzoh. What to do? Make matzoh brie! It’s easy enough to make and it’s deliciously rib-sticking good. While most people make a sweet version of matzoh brie—or “fried matzee” as we called it growing up—topping the mixture with cinnamon sugar, Jews of Lithuanian …