Krembo is a treat that’s popular in Israel during winter. It consists of a plain cookie that’s topped with a […]
Cuisine
Tunisian Swiss chard stew (pkaila)
Pkaila is a Jewish Tunisian dish that starts with the “essence” of slow-cooked Swiss chard (or spinach) to very dark […]
Tunisian pumpkin salad (tirshi)
Let’s talk gourds. Jewish texts mention four types of gourds: cucumber, melon, watermelon and summer squash. Their first appearance is […]
Hungarian Lángos
Lángos are popular Hungarian street food of fried potato and yeast dough shaped like a round flat bread with a […]
Kubbeh batata
From my grandmother’s Iraqi kitchen, fried potato patties filled with ground beef that she used to make every Hanukkah. The […]
Hanukkah cheese board
Cheese boards are not only fun, they are the perfect carte blanche to inspire creativity. And our theme for today? […]
The history of levivot (latkes)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Hanukkah is just around the corner and it’s hard to imagine a […]
Why Feminists Should Eat Dairy on Hanukkah
Hanukkah is associated with the bravery of the Maccabees, the group of heroic Jews who rebelled against the Greek-Syrian empire, […]
Hungarian stuffed cabbage
Stuffed cabbage recipes are found all over Europe and the Middle East. Whether it’s the Hungarian version with paprika and […]
Celery root and parsnip soup
Fall veggies are excellent for making the most creamy soups without the help of cream, keeping the cool season warm, […]