My thoughts on Jewish food.
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 …
Iraqi red rice is the kind of dish that brings comfort, color, and rich flavor to any meal. Simmered in tomato and garlic, it’s perfect alongside roast chicken, grilled meat, or even a simple fried egg for a weeknight dinner that feels special. But for people who love to cook, the recipe is also an …
Sautéed cabbage isn’t glamorous—but it’s real. Real food, real flavor, real nourishment. In a world full of performance and posturing, there’s something quietly radical about serving a dish that doesn’t pretend to be more than it is. That’s why this week, we’re reaching for the basics: cabbage, garlic, and a hot pan. While others hide …
Roasting frozen cauliflower might seem like an unconventional approach, but it’s actually a clever culinary maneuver with several compelling reasons behind it. For example, frozen cauliflower is readily available year-round and requires no prep work, such as washing, checking, or chopping, saving you time and effort in the kitchen—especially on a busy Friday. Then too, …
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. …
One of our favorite family dishes is fried rice. I know this is supposed to be a way to use up old rice, but we like it so much I found myself cooking rice a day in advance just to make this dish. Lucky for us, I just discovered that fried rice comes out even …
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, …
I am always on the lookout for a fresh new ways to prepare vegetables for a Sabbath meal. This simple preparation elevates the humble sweet potato to new heights of elegant deliciousness. The secret? A hint of bourbon. Sweet potatoes glazed with a mixture of brown sugar and bourbon. Use corn oil, schmaltz, or duck …
Frozen cauliflower presents a problem on a Friday when you haven’t thought things out—or even when you have. Despite the “best laid plans of mice and men” sometimes we are caught unawares by a sudden Simcha or other event, and simply forgot that bag of cauliflower still in the freezer, waiting to be cooked. Well, …
Spring is in the air, and we are craving lemony vegetable dishes. No one knows how to make vegetables delicious like Sephardi Jews. You may want to double the following fried cauliflower with lemon—no one can resist gobbling up the cauliflower florets even coming out hot from the pot of oil! You’ll be lucky if …