My thoughts on Jewish food.
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 …
There’s nothing like a side of kasha varnishkes (buckwheat groats with bow tie pasta) with brisket, to soak up all that gravy. The earthy flavor of the kasha stands up great to the rich flavor of roasted meat. Add in sautéed mushrooms and onions and you’ve got a side dish fit for a king. Kasha …
It’s not so easy to find a good carrot cake recipe. This one is moist and easy to make. That’s why I always make enough to put some in the freezer. The recipe below makes three loaf cakes: one to eat right now, and two to put in your freezer. Carrot Cake Yield: 3 loaf …
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 …
Pumpkin pie is a most delicious finish to a hearty Thanksgiving meal. But finding a good recipe for a parve pie is not so easy. Here is my recipe for a parve pumpkin pie, complete with recipe and instructions for your own, from scratch dough. You can make cut the margarine into the flour using …
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 …
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. …
Meatloaf doesn’t have to be your humdrum Mom’s meatloaf. You can jazz it up a gazillion different ways. When you’re looking for a change, this sweet and sour meatloaf is a great option. Everyone loves this saucy meat main course. It makes its own sauce and it’s a cinch to put together. Sweet and Sour …
While Rosh Hashanah is now but a memory, it’s nice to review what worked and what didn’t, in terms of what was produced in the kitchen. The following apple cake recipe looked gorgeous, was easy to make, and serves a lot of people—more than we needed with our abbreviated pandemic guest list. Still, it stayed …