Celebrating Modern Jewish Living Through Food, Tradition, and Family
There are many ways to make this classic side, but our crispy potato kugel is savory from green onions with a surprise topping that takes it over the edge!
The Backstory: This crispy potato kugel recipe was given to me when I[…]-READ-MORE>
Individual Cornish hens with savory stuffing are delicious little bundles that taste as gorgeous as they look and they make the most elegant presentation.
The Backstory: My friend Dini has recipes going back more than 50 plus[…]-READ-MORE>
Vegetarian chopped liver tastes close enough to the real thing that even Bubbie would approve!
The Backstory:Â I found this recipe by accident. I was digging through my many folders and notebooks of recipes, news clippings of r[…]-READ-MORE>
Get ready to get sticky with Carole’s Teiglach. This classic Jewish dessert is messy and delicious, but totally worth the sticky fingers!
The Backstory:Â Teiglach, that sticky, sweet, and lick-your-fingers clean treat is an old[…]-READ-MORE>
Spinach salad with strawberries and goat cheese is a refreshing and bright salad that has the best of both worlds: sweet and tart from the berries and tangy cheese. Add grilled chicken or salmon for a heartier lunch or main course[…]-READ-MORE>
Buttery pastry and sweet and nutty filling make these Hungarian pastry crescents melt in your mouth.
The Backstory:Â These delicious little cookies are very similar to rugelach but their texture is a little more dense. Also, un[…]-READ-MORE>
Every Jewish cook needs to be able to make roast chicken in a hurry and this recipe fits the bill. This is the chicken dish you want for Shabbat, company, or even weeknight dinners when you just want to put the bird in the oven an[…]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â This recipe is by far, one of the most special of all the recipes in The Jewish Kitchen. There are so many reasons for this. Â For one, it has been a family staple for as far back as I can remember. No matter the h[…]-READ-MORE>
Tender and slightly chewy, these easy kasha kreplach are just perfect for soups or for serving as an appetizer with a tangy dip.
The Backstory:Â I have to admit that I’ve never had kasha kreplach in my entire life (bad Jew, I k[…]-READ-MORE>
Flashback to the years 1948 -1958. Â Looking back on my childhood, I can’t believe just how much I remember. During these years I was seven to 17, living with my parents. Â I remember the street we lived on: Schenectady, Avenue, A[…]-READ-MORE>
Perfectly seasoned steak and crisp, fresh greens combine for a delicious steak salad that’s perfect for dinner or lunch. Easy to make and healthy too!
The Backstory:Â When I was growing up in the 1940s and 1950s, a steak was a […]-READ-MORE>
The Backstory:Â My girlfriend Gloria is an excellent cook. About 30 years ago my husband and I were invited to her home for dinner. Â This casserole was one of the delectable foods she prepared that night. Â Whatever she served wa[…]-READ-MORE>
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