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Mushroom, Harissa and Goat Cheese Frittata
A delicious and healthy frittata with seared mushrooms, spicy harissa, garlic, fresh parsley and goat cheese. Easy light entree. Kosher, Dairy. Read More
Almond Ricotta Pound Cake with Berry Compote
A lovely springtime dessert – delicate almond-scented ricotta pound cake with strawberry rhubarb compote from Heather Christo’s Generous Table. Read More
Poppy Seed Pancakes
Easy recipe for Poppy Seed Pancakes made with Greek yogurt for added protein and flavor. Delicious and simple breakfast recipe. Kosher, Dairy. Read More
Marinated Fish Skewers
Grilled fish skewers marinated in Sephardic spices and herbs – cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic, cayenne and cilantro with lemon juice. Kosher. Read More
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Smoked Salmon Club Sandwich
A simple and delicious club sandwich with smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese spread, lettuce and tomato. Kosher. Read More
Passover Potato Latkes
Recipe for crispy fried potato and onion latkes made with matzo meal from Michelle Chiklis at Carpool, Couture and Cocktails. Kosher for Passover Read More
Duff Goldman, Duff’s Cakemix, and Beef Barley Soup
Interview with Duff Goldman about his culinary journey, family food history, Charm City Cakes West, Duff’s Cakemix, and his family recipe for Beef and Barley Soup. Read More
Pickle Slaw
Recipe for deli-style Pickle Slaw – coleslaw with cabbage, carrots, dill pickles and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues Read More
Ratner’s Cheese Blintzes
Recipe for Cheese Blintzes from Ratner’s Dairy Restaurant in New York. Favorite dish of mobsters Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel, Lucky Luciano. Kosher Read More
Aunt Bev’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver
Learn to make delicious vegetarian chopped liver with sauteed onions, hard boiled eggs, peas, and walnuts. Kosher, pareve. Read More
Lemon Dill Schmear
Learn the history of cream cheese and try a recipe for Lemon Dill Schmear- a lemony herb cream cheese spread. Bagels, schmear, dairy, kosher. Read More
My Favorite Chicken Soup
Recipe for chicken soup, aka Jewish Penicillin, with links to 3 different matzo ball recipes (including gluten free!). Kosher for Passover. Read More
Floater Matzo Balls
How to make floater-style matzo balls for Passover from scratch using a few simple ingredients. Kosher, meat, matzah, matza, matzo meal. Read More
Sinker Matzo Balls
How to make sinker-style matzo balls for Passover from scratch using a few simple ingredients. Kosher, meat, matzah, matza, matzo meal. Read More
Mock Chopped Liver
A Passover Potluck idea from Eating Rules – recipe from Arthur Schwartz’s Jewish Home Cooking. Vegetarian, pareve, gluten free, kosher for Pesach Read More
Nova Lox Benedict
Learn to make kosher eggs benedict with smoked salmon Nova lox, poached eggs, and homemade lemony hollandaise sauce. Breakfast, brunch, brinner Read More
Chicken Kreplach
Make old fashioned Chicken Kreplach from scratch – recipe with step-by-step photos. Deli-style soup dumplings just like Bubbe made. Kosher, Meat. Read More
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
Learn to make stuffed cabbage leaves with a savory meat and rice filling with a classic tart and sweet tomato sauce. Kosher, Meat, Gluten Free. Read More
Vanilla Noodle Kugel
This moist, creamy Vanilla Noodle Kugel is made with pudding and covered with a crunchy cookie topping. Perfect for potlucks. Kosher, Dairy. Read More
Chicken Soup for Knaidelach
Traditional chicken soup recipe with carrots, celery, fresh parsley, dill, bay leaves, pepper and salt. Kosher for Passover, gluten free. Read More
Whitefish Salad
The history of smoked fish and appetizing. Learn a recipe for Jewish whitefish salad with celery and herbs. Kosher, dairy or pareve. Read More
How to Make Perfect Latkes Every Time
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
Mushroom Barley Soup
Mushroom Barley Soup – robust and flavorful deli-style soup. Chicken or vegetarian broth. Kosher, Jewish, healthy, comfort food, deli. Read More








