Showing entries from: In the Kitchen

Learn the history of latkes, dating back to 13th century Italy. Includes recipe for Italian-style ricotta cheese latkes. Kosher, dairy, Hanukkah. Read More

Learn to adorable edible candy dreidels for Hanukkah with your kids using kosher marshmallows, Nutella, pretzels and gel icing! Family, crafts. Read More

Learn to make crispy, flavorful Jewish potato latkes for Hanukkah with potato shreds, schmaltz or vegetable oil, onions, matzo meal. Kosher. Read More

As those of you who read my recent article for BlogHer.com know, I celebrated my first Hanukkah eight years ago. This was back before I converted to Judaism when I was really and truly a shiksa (aka a non-Jewish woman). I had studied … Read More

Thanksgiving is very close to the first night of Hanukkah this year, which means both holidays are simultaneously on my mind! Last week I came up with a fun little dish that combines the two holiday traditions into one tasty … Read More

Dairy free kosher pumpkin pie with regular and gluten free crust options. Read More

How to make a savory stuffing with challah, chestnuts, carrots, celery, and herbs. Kosher, Meat or Pareve, Thanksgiving, holidays. Read More

Mushroom Barley Soup – robust and flavorful deli-style soup. Chicken or vegetarian broth. Kosher, Jewish, healthy, comfort food, deli. Read More

A mildly sweet, spice-scented Pumpkin Challah. Perfect for Sukkot, or for an autumn Shabbat meal. Delicious with melted butter. Kosher. Read More

Learn to make traditional kosher Moroccan Lemon Chicken with Olives. Slow simmered, tender chicken with preserved lemon, olives, and spices. Read More

I love autumn for many reasons. The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and many of my favorite fruits and vegetables are in season. One of my favorite fall fruits is the fig. Figs are delicious, and they also … Read More

Recipe for Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant. Vegan, pareve, gluten free, all natural. Read More

Hey Shiksa Friends! I’ve been meaning to post some pictures of my Sukkot sukkah. I finally got around to taking pics this weekend. As you can see, I went a little “Martha Stewart” with the project. What can I say? … Read More

Today we are celebrating the Autumnal Equinox, which ushers in my favorite season of the year – Autumn. It also happens to be the first full day of Sukkot, one of my favorite Jewish holidays. I’m celebrating both of these … Read More

Hey Shiksa Friends, Please check out my new article for BonAppetit.com. The post features an easy Break-Fast menu for Yom Kippur, including three new Shiksa in the Kitchen recipes. Click the link below to read! Gemar chatimah tovah! Tori Avey … Read More

Hi Everybody! Since many of you will be doing your Rosh Hashanah grocery shopping today, I thought I’d post a few Shiksa Blog recipe suggestions for the holiday. Each dish is a link leading you to the blog that features … Read More

Today I’m going to share one of my favorite Rosh Hashanah entrées with you. This idea evolved out of… well, a fish head, believe it or not! Every year, we buy a fish head and cook it specifically for the … Read More

Delicious sweet and sour meatballs with pineapple and chili sauce. Simple and tasty. Perfect easy appetizer or entree. Kosher, meat. Read More

This Honey Apple Bundt Cake for Rosh Hashanah is moist, sweet, and beautifully iced for a unique twist on Jewish honey cake. Kosher, Pareve. Read More

Learn to braid challah dough, step-by-step pictures. Tutorial. 3 strand, 4 strand, 6 strand, turban round challah, linked loops, challah rolls. Read More