My thoughts on Jewish food.
What a surprise it was for me to discover that I had never shared with you, dear readers, this wonderful recipe for leeks which is based on Bert Greene’s awe-inspiring cookbook, “Greene on Greens.” I have only a few cookbooks in my home library that contain more than one recipe that make their way into …
In our home, potatoes are a comfort food we never tire of, and this Middle Eastern–style version has become a favorite. We love this dish because it transforms something so simple and familiar into a flavorful side that feels a little exotic, yet still warm and welcoming at the table. Crispy on the outside and …
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 …
Fruit crumble isn’t something I ever thought to make, especially Erev Shabbos. But one Friday, I had some fruit that wasn’t going to last even one more day, and it was too much fruit to simply toss—it would have been criminal to do so. So I thought: maybe I can make some sort of crumble …
Cabbage is a humble vegetable. It’s cheap and filling, and when over the hill has an unpleasant taste and smell. But a good cook can do magic with even a poor man’s vegetable. In fact, one of my go-to Shabbos side dishes is shredded cabbage cooked in goose schmaltz and seasoned with lots of salt, …
Once all the Pesach cleaning, turning the kitchen over, cooking, and turning the kitchen back again are over, most of us are exhausted. We desperately need easy recipes for the following Shabbos. This orange glazed chicken is not only easy—aside from zesting an orange—but uses up the sweet wine you bought to make charoses (Don’t …
Glazed Baby Carrots are a Shabbos staple in our home. You simply sprinkle the frozen carrots with sweet seasonings and let them cook on the hotplate an hour or so before the meal. This easy and delicious side dish is also perfect for Passover with no need for special substitutions. Choose from a variety of …
Our regular rendition of the classic Jewish dish known as cholent, is hearty, delicious, and satisfying. But sometimes you want to switch it up, perhaps by emulating the spicier cholent you are likely to find at a bris or a Shabbos Kiddush. Well, look no further. This one is spicy hot, the flavors are completely …
During a recent bereavement, a neighbor made us a delicious meal for Shabbat. It was pure comfort food: chicken and rice with mushrooms. Sounds simple, but there was something about the rice, in particular, that was very comforting. I asked our neighbor, the cook, for the recipe. She said, “No special recipe. Just rice prepared …
Our go-to meat main course for company is this delectable pepper steak recipe. Served on rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the gravy, this is a meal to remember. Use the best wine you can find, and serve the rest of the bottle with the meal! Pepper Steak Yield 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 lbs. …