Chopped Liver As Good As Bubbe’s
“What am I, chopped liver?” Such an odd colloquialism. The implication, at first glance, being that it is forgettable, not worthy of notice, insignificant. But when it is good, it … Read more
Jewish Recipes
Jewish recipes are the heart of every Jewish holiday celebration. There’s a special dish (or five!) for every occasion, from the high holidays to Shabbat dinners! Here you’ll find classics like latkes, honey cake, brisket, chopped liver, matzoh fattoush, Israeli salad, matzo toffee, and sufganiyot or Jelly donuts for Hanukkah.
When you’re looking for traditional Jewish holiday recipes for Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and more, I’ve got them here. Whether you’re looking to recreate the traditional Jewish recipes for the holidays or just the delicious Jewish foods you grew up with, you’ll find plenty to keep your belly full here.
Grandma Fran’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver
Back in April I wrote a post about my Aunt Hilda’s Carrot Vichyssoise. At the time I was writing the history of my paternal grandfather’s family, and I thought it … Read more
Israeli Jelly Donuts or Sufganiyot
Sufganiyot are traditional Israeli jelly donuts. Pillowy, filled with jelly (or other fillings), and dusted with powdered sugar, they are a real treat. They are commonly eaten during Hanukkah, but … Read more
Celebrate Sukkot with Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa, White Beans, Olives, and Feta Cheese
Raised in hippie Berkeley in the 1970s by a non-observant Jewish mom and a devoutly agnostic father, my religious upbringing was scant to say the least. When asked directly, my … Read more
Israeli Salad with Egg and Feta Cheese
This simple Israeli Salad adds feta cheese and hard-boiled eggs to the traditional diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh herbs. It is as delicious as it is authentic! Israeli Salad was … Read more
Matzoh Toffee for Passover
If you’re Jewish, or even if you’re not but you’ve been lucky enough to be invited to a Passover Seder, you’ve probably already fallen in love with matzoh toffee. This … Read more
Matzo Fattoush or Bread Salad for Passover
One thing that can be said about us Jews is that we like to eat, and we approach our holidays with hungry anticipation. Passover, in particular, is a time for … Read more
A Vegetarian Passover: Potato, Tomato, and Olive Stew
If you’re Jewish—or are a relative or friend of the tribe—you’ll be stuffing yourself silly with delicious traditional dishes next week. Unfortunately for vegetarians, the customary Passover menu is loaded … Read more
Israeli Couscous Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Pistachios, and Hummus Vinaigrette
Israeli Couscous Salad with Hummus Vinaigrette is a new favorite for me. It’s hearty, delicious, and delivers layers of contrasting flavors and textures. Ever since Juliana posted her easy pomegranate-seeding … Read more