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Matzah brei gets a trendy makeover with cacio e pepe

JTA – Cacio e pepe translates to cheese and pepper, and the classic Roman pasta dish includes little more than these eponymous ingredients. In the classic recipe, spaghetti and salted pasta … more

STEPHANIE GANZ | 4/5/24

A matzah ball soup rich in tradition

JTA – Though my Grandma Snazzy, my mother’s mother, seemed to barely eat a thing (to this day, I am convinced she subsisted on toast and coffee), she was a wonderful Jewish cook. One of … more

GAIL SIMMONS | 4/5/24

Sauce Gribiche is my secret weapon for Passover

JTA – Sauce gribiche is a cold egg sauce that originated in 19th-century France when the so-called “mother sauces” (or grandes sauces ) were being defined by chefs Marie Antoine … more

STEPHANIE GANZ | 4/5/24

Before you plan the same old menu, check out this new Passover cookbook

Miriam Pascal Cohen’s latest book, “Real Life Pesach Cooking” (Mesorah Publications, 2024) might be a lifesaver for those of us looking for a fresh cookbook … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/5/24

Pomegranate Lentil Tabbouleh

Serves: 4 to 6 On the table in… 20 minutes Ingredients ½ yellow onion, finely chopped 1 medium tomato, cut into ¼-inch pieces ½ English cucumber, … more

3/1/24

Funfetti Hamantaschen

Makes: 30 to 36 On the table in… 3 hours, including 1 hour of resting time Although hamantaschen have always been one of my favorite Jewish treats, they are long overdue for a … more

3/1/24

Cookbook brings Jewish joy to vegetarian recipes

If you are craving a delicious meal or nosh, and you follow a plant-forward diet, then Micah Siva has a cookbook for you.

Siva, a registered dietitian, trained chef, recipe developer, photographer and food blogger, has taken Jewish favorites and reimagined them with some delicious, meat-free twists.

Think Tumeric Vegetable Matzo Ball Soup, a Celeriac “Pastrami” Sandwich and Savory Pulled Mushroom and Tofu “Brisket.” The photos alone will have your mouth watering.

FRAN OSTENDORF | 3/1/24

Elihay Skital makes his soup at URI Hillel during an activity.

Watch the video: A soul-warming soup from Yemen

My grandmother was such a powerful woman. I wrote this article in her memory, and for the memories she gave me and my family. Both of my grandmas made aliyah to Israel from Yemen in the 1950s, one … more

ELIHAY SKITAL | 2/6/24

Two delicious treats for your immune system

(Family Features) Bolstering your immune system during winter, when coughs and colds seem to take control, is a must for the entire family. Supporting your wellness can start in a simple place … more

1/7/24

Moroccan donuts are a Hanukkah treat

I was never able to pronounce the name of this pastry correctly. Sfenj actually means “sponge,” and these are indeed spongy, springy and full of air bubbles. I learned this recipe from my friend and pastry chef Ruta ... more

Carine Goren | 12/1/23