Keeping the Shabbat roast chicken tradition alive
By Ronnie Fein There’s no rule that says Jews are required to eat chicken on Shabbat — that is, no rule was ever handed down from a rabbi or written in the Torah. But it is a long-standing practice for...
View ArticleTu B’Shevat is nearing, and almonds are budding
By Tina Wasserman The temperature was frigid last week, and today it is sunny and in the high 60s. On view from my kitchen window is a large patch of green daffodil stalks playing their annual game of...
View ArticleA delicious way to delete your leavening
By Tina Wasserman The shelves in the supermarket have been moved around. The shamrocks from St. Patrick’s Day are gone, and bunnies abound. But this time the bunnies are not taking center stage....
View ArticleFeeding the soul while keeping the body healthy
By Deborah Fineblum (JNS) Sweet gefilte fish with a dollop of eye-watering horseradish. Fluffy matzo balls floating in golden chicken soup, raisin-dotted matzo kugel, tangy stuffed cabbage, crunchy...
View ArticleDads and kids: Easy-to-make Mother’s Day recipes
By Tina Wasserman Mother’s Day is upon us and there is no mother alive who wouldn’t prefer a handmade gift from her child to a store-bought one (that’s Dad’s department) The most iconic treat for Mom...
View ArticleWhipping up a Father’s Day fiesta
Cocktails to dessert —and in between, fajitas, Margaritas, pronto! By Tina Wasserman Father’s Day is synonymous with grilling, but Dad doesn’t have to do the cooking that day. He should be sitting...
View ArticleMaking the best use of end-of-summer produce
By Tina Wasserman I’m on vacation. Don’t hate me, but last night the temperature went down to 56 degrees and with the windows open, I was cold. I think I just earned another Al Heit on Yom Kippur....
View ArticleGerman lemon cake recipe stands the test of time
By Tina Wasserman For most of my professional life, I have made it my mission to keep our culinary heritage alive so it will be a connection to our ancestors and the lives they lived that allowed us to...
View ArticleA Rosh Hashanah recipe from 1 of Israel’s top chefs
By Jessica Halfin Rosh Hashanah menus, while traditional and delicious, can also get a little stale year after year. With Israeli food trending across the globe, now is a perfect time to add some...
View ArticleSpecial ways to enjoy apples for the New Year
A sweet way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah By Tina Wasserman Apples and honey. The words are bound together like peanut butter and jelly and are overflowing with memories. Ask Jewish pre-schoolers what...
View ArticleWhy you should cook chicken soup in the oven
By Rachel Myerson My mom serves matzo ball soup every Friday night (#momgoals), and she’s always made it in the oven. When I left home and found myself without my weekly fix, I called her for the...
View ArticleYapchik: oven-cooked ‘Hungarian cholent’
By Emanuelle Lee Yapchik is made up of two layers of golden, crispy potato cake — very similar to a kugel — that sandwich a layer of meat. As the fall days get colder, it will welcome you and your...
View ArticleCaring for the sick, homebound with nourishing food
By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) December is a busy month filled with joy and celebration. But every year, it brings sad news, too. Someone may be sick, homebound or otherwise unable to come to the festive...
View ArticleHoliday entertaining with a Hanukkah twist
By Tina Wasserman You can choose to spend a lot of money on catalog or specialty store prepared food or you can make your own. The following are a few recipes to get you through the rest of the month...
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Why you should cook chicken soup in the oven
Photo: Rachel Myerson Matzo ball soup, fresh from the oven.By Rachel Myerson My mom serves matzo ball soup every Friday night (#momgoals), and she’s always made it in the oven. When I left home and...
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Yapchik: oven-cooked ‘Hungarian cholent’
Photo: Emanuelle Lee Yapchik is the ultimate comfort food.By Emanuelle Lee Yapchik is made up of two layers of golden, crispy potato cake — very similar to a kugel — that sandwich a layer of meat. As...
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Caring for the sick, homebound with nourishing food
Photo: Ethel G. Hofman “Gesundheit Kuchen” (aka, “blessing” cake).By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) December is a busy month filled with joy and celebration. But every year, it brings sad news, too. Someone may...
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Holiday entertaining with a Hanukkah twist
Puff pastry stuffed by camembert and berries, delicious foodBy Tina Wasserman You can choose to spend a lot of money on catalog or specialty store prepared food or you can make your own. The following...
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Plan your Seder in advance with these dishes
Photo: Dave Carlin Potato KnishesBy Tina Wasserman I used to have big Seders. Let all who are hungry come and eat was my mantra. However, as families grew and friends started going to their children’s...
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Potato kugels for Passover
Photo: Dave Carlin Potato KugelBy Tina Wasserman This Passover you are most likely not cooking for a large group of people but you still need to prepare for whatever format your Seder will take. Of...
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