Mandavortchinek is a unique kugel from Galicia (a historic region in today’s Ukraine and Poland.) The kugel is made with […]
Yom Kippur
New tzimmes
A new take on ashkenazi tzimmes, with heavy Persian influence. The rainbow carrots are roasted in pomegranate molasses and honey (both […]
What our grandmothers said we should eat before and after the fast
Yes, we need to plan what to eat even when we fast. For many, Jewish holidays are about food. Even […]
Bulgarian feta noodle kugel
This may look like any noodle kugel, but the use of feta in this Bulgarian-Jewish dish, adds a kick to […]
Cauliflower and cheese pashtida (kugel)
Israelis love pashidot (plurals of pashtida, which is a crustless pie, or a casserole, or simply put, kugel.) They make […]
Chopped liver
I can’t think of anything more indulgent, more comforting, than freshly made, still warm, chopped liver on a slice of […]
Rolled farina cookies with dates and nuts
These cookies are very popular in Israel, and are really an easier version of the classic Arab filled cookie called […]
Oshpelo, Uzbeki lamb, carrot and rice dish
Oshpelo, (also osh or plov,) is Uzbekistan’s national rice dish that’s cooked with meat, carrots and chickpeas. The Jews of […]
Halva and Chocolate babka
In 2018, Bon Appetit magazine declared that babka is the new bagel, meaning it is finely making its way to […]
Butternut Squash, Chicken and Harissa Rice
A fall variation of a classic Palestinian upside-down rice dish, originally made with layers of eggplant and cauliflower.