My thoughts on Jewish food.
Shashuka is a full-flavored Mediterranean poached egg dish. You make a quick sauce with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic, with lots of olive oil, of course. Then you poach the eggs right in the skillet, just before serving. Marvelous with good bread to mop up that amazing sauce. You don’t need anything else. Easy Shakshuka …
If you’ve been following this column, low-carb is a thing for me. This makes Chanuka a challenge. But I think I’ve solved it with these awesome zucchini fritters. I made potato latkes for the rest of the family and these babies for me, and everyone was gobbling MY zucchini fritters. They’re that good. Note that …
Easy Crispy Chicken Wings are the kind of thing you make on days you really don’t feel like cooking. You just shake the jointed chicken wings in a bag of seasoned flour, spray with cooking spray, and stick ‘em in the oven for half an hour. And the bonus is that no one will know …
Cholent, that rib-sticking Jewish Sabbath stew with its beef, barley, and beans, and overnight cooking, is the central focus of an old joke. A priest complains to a rabbi about his incessant insomnia. The rabbi says, “I have the perfect remedy: cholent. Eat it and you’ll sleep like a baby!” The rabbi gives the priest …
The High Holidays are sadly over and now we must hunker down as we usher in cooler weather. The chill in the air means heartier fare is in order. A casserole that is a brighter take on shepherd’s or cottage pie is a winner in our home. It fills. It gets better and better each …
With Rosh Hashana around the corner, canny chefs prepare dishes that can freeze to relieve some of the pressure of cooking for so many festive meals for so many people. Meat freezes very well, so it’s a good choice for this purpose. And while some people like fancy shmancy food at the holidays, others are …
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 …
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 …