My thoughts on Jewish food.
We are big into salads during the hottest days of summer. This potato and green bean salad is a particular favorite since it can even be used as a main course, thanks to the fact that combining potatoes and green beans turns the two into a protein. Thus you’ve got a green vegetable, a hearty …
When temperatures are hot, pasta salads thrill with their medley of textures and cool flavors. This one is kid-tested and they’ll even eat the broccoli because it’s still got crunch. A palate-pleaser for the hottest days of summer, but really anytime. Because it makes a whole lot and it’s totally delicious. Easy Pasta and Broccoli …
The Three Weeks are upon us and it’s hot. When it’s sweltering and you can’t eat meat, what better way to dine than on this lovely dish of Greek fish steaks, served cold? Make it in the morning, and eat it at night for dinner, after the fish spends a lengthy stint in a cold …
In the summer, no one much wants to cook. But we still like to eat, so this no-cook salad hits the spot in more ways than one. Palates tend to become jaded, dull, and sluggish in the midsummer heat, so we want things a little spicier which is why there’s a bit of heat and …
Because of kashut issues, those of us who are observant with only one oven, tend to use it for cooking meat meals, the main exception being the Shavuot holiday, when eating dairy food and cheesecake is de rigueur. Before turning the oven back to its natural, meaty state after Shavuot this year, I pulled out …
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), …
In the summer, it’s hard to get excited about food. Our appetites seem to flag with the weather. But these sesame noodles will soon set things to rights. So easy to eat with simple flavors, without being heavy or pretentious, these noodles hit the spot as an easy-to-put-together main course. Don’t expect there to be …
Tuna is a fabulous convenience food which is well loved by even those who normally dislike fish. But we all have our limits on how many times we can eat the same thing. Food boredom is real. So instead of your standard tuna and mayo with maybe a little celery, dill, and lemon juice, try …
Garlicky parve scalloped potatoes may just be the answer to your dilemma of which kind of potatoes to make this Shabbos, when you’re exhausted by the thought of making mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, or potato kugel even one more time. This recipe was on a sack of potatoes and I adapted it to our own …
A lot of children don’t love fish, but will still eat tuna. One of our favorite kid-friendly meals is tuna patties, served with buttery mashed potatoes and dollops of sour cream. This is food that everyone likes, bar none. Try these delicious tuna patties, soon! Your family will thank you. Tuna Patties Yield: 6-8 patties, …