If you look on parve chicken soup powder with distaste, look away, this vegetable couscous recipe is not for you. But it is definitely for me and my family. Soup powder is a wonderful way to add depth and flavor to parve dishes, such as this family-style luncheon dish. If soup powder is a concern …

If you’re making a bris or a Kiddush, these Syrian stuffed grape leaves are great because the recipe feeds a crowd and the results will wow your guests. If you prefer, you can omit the meat from the filling to make a vegan, parve version that can be served with either meat or dairy. Not …

Kugel Yerushalmi, or as most Americans call it, “Jerusalem Kugel,” is a peppery hot kugel that is ubiquitous at Shabbos Kiddush, served with a sour pickle alongside each portion. This is actually the only occasion on which pickles brined in vinegar are eaten. Israelis otherwise prefer their pickles brined in salt. The kugel tastes vaguely …

Feeling lazy, like you don’t want to cook after a long, hard day at work? Sloppy Joes are easy to put together and well loved by all. Serve with a side of coleslaw and some potato chips and you’re done. Sloppy Joes Yield: 6-8 servings Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, chopped …

Growing up, I had a thing about pound cake. Every time my mother served it for dessert, I’d smash my fist into my slice of cake and declare, “Pound cake!!” That is not how this dense, moist cake got its name, however. The original recipe called for a pound of each of the major ingredients: …

Somehow I always forget about farfel, then bingo—something jogs my memory when I’m wondering which starchy side to serve with a Shabbos meal and I remember farfel. I don’t know why that should be, because farfel is delicious and should be unforgettable, especially when well-prepared! Perhaps it’s because we eat pasta all the time during …

During football season, or just because it’s cold outside, it’s wonderful to have a big pot of chili on hand to feed a crowd. It’s filling and leaves your mouth tingly with Mexican spices. Even better, the more you reheat it, the better it tastes. Don’t be afraid to double this recipe. It also freezes …

No idea where my dear mother found this recipe, but it’s our absolutely favorite cookie bar in the entire world. It has everything: salty, sweet, chewy, and crunchy, all wrapped up in one delicious bite. And believe it or not, people who hate coconut, love Tom Thumbs, though coconut is a major ingredient in this …

A well-made Shepherd’s Pie will be gladly received by even the pickiest eaters. This savory one-dish meal is rib-sticking good on a cold winter’s day. It’s also great to send to someone who is convalescing after illness or giving birth, and kids will like it, too. Shepherd’s Pie Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients: 4 large potatoes …