My thoughts on Jewish food.
It’s hot, I was tired, and so I invented the easiest main course possible: roasted zucchini chunks with chicken patties I put together in minutes with ground chicken and spices. I stirred some quality mustard and hot sauce into some quality mayo, and voila, a sauce. This was very well received, which proves the point …
In Israel, they call it “petitim.” In America, we call it “Israeli couscous.” Whatever you call this short pasta; it cooks up fast, and is a nice change from other starches, for instance potatoes, or rice. I like to use it as the basis of a one-pot meal for children, with the addition of hot …
So this is kind of silly, but I had a lot of flaked coconut on hand, purchased during a sale, and was looking for something new to do with them, when I stumbled on these Italian almond macaroons from the Siena region, with a deliciously Italian name. “Forget the coconut,” I thought. “This is what …
Chicken schnitzel is a favorite in Israel, a take on the famous Austrian Wiener Schnitzel made with veal, but with the more easily available and less expensive chicken breast. Most chicken schnitzel recipes call for dipping the chicken into flour, then egg, and then into crumbs. This recipe keeps things simple by calling only for …
Everyone has a go-to chicken dish that is easy to put together on a hectic day or on short notice. This one is a favorite in our home. It is essentially my mother’s recipe, but I’ve amped up the spices to give it some punch. The seasonings are typical of the Eastern European Jewish kitchen. …
This is a beautiful salad to look at and its fresh flavors wake up the palate for the rest of the meal to come, especially as the weather warms up. Delicious with crusty bread as part of a trio of salads, for instance, tuna or egg salad, and an avocado salad. It’s a lovely addition …
This recipe, I will warn you, is not for the faint-hearted. It is labor-intensive, with many ingredients, and many steps (tip: it helps to set up a mise en place). But such flavorsome results! Not to mention, it’s an all-in-one meal: protein, vegetable, and starch. Everyone loves this dish, which makes it well worth the …
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 …
Those of us on a low-carb high-fat diet are always looking for new and satisfying meals that fit the prerequisites of this eating regimen. While too much dairy can prevent weight loss, occasionally one hankers for butter and cheese. Hence the following recipe which I put together during one inspired afternoon: buttery soft cabbage served …
Tuna and white beans are a classic Tuscan pairing. Add a lemony vinaigrette and you’ve got a light, cool salad packed with protein. Great for carrying to the office, or a luncheon buffet. Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad Yield: 4 main course servings Ingredient: 2 6-ounce cans tuna packed in oil 3 cups drained …