My thoughts on Jewish food.
Mashed potatoes it ain’t, but in a low-carb pinch, this cauliflower purée will do, especially as a bed for gravy with a meat meal. While many such recipes include garlic as a seasoning, I prefer it with sautéed onions, as the garlic seems to take over, while the onion remains a mellow, background accent. If …
I’ve always had a knack for mashed potatoes. My kids say it, my guests say it, I’ve come to accept it as the truth: my mashed potatoes are da bomb. I credit this fact to my dear mother, who taught me all her secrets for perfect mashed potatoes, every time. Here is the step by …
When we serve fried chicken, candied yams are a must-have side dish. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes plays off the saltiness of the crisp chicken, enhancing the flavors of both. If you like salted caramels, you’ll get exactly what I mean. I have tried lots of candied sweet yam recipes, but this one is …
Sometimes you feel like something light and festive for dinner. When that happens to us, salmon is our go-to meal. But what to serve alongside? We like to solve this “problem” with this buttery bulgur dish that’s a snap to put together. If you want to make the bulgur to accompany a meat meal, use …
Potato kugel is ubiquitous on the Shabbos table, and with good reason. Doesn’t everyone love a really good piece of potato kugel? But not every piece of potato kugel is worth the (significant) calories. Here’s one that definitely is. Is it a patchke? For sure. But just as this kugel is worth the calories, it’s …
With the holidays coming up, canny cooks are cooking items that freeze well and storing them away to avoid any exhausting last-minute rush to get it all done. The following carrot kugel is noteworthy for several reasons. For one thing, it makes a lot! Probably more than the 12 servings listed here for yield. Also, …
We’re always looking for a new salad to add to our repertoire, especially in summer. This cool and creamy broccoli salad, fits the bill with its light tangy dressing, with just a hint of sweetness from the honey and craisins. It holds up well in the fridge for a day or so (see serving note), …
Looking for a new, parve side for Shabbos? Trying to find a way to get your family to eat more green vegetables? This kugel is for you, Dear Reader, raising boring old zucchini to fabulous new heights. Bonus? It’s easy to prepare, especially if you use a food processor for slicing the zucchini. Zucchini Kugel …