Whether you favor floaters or sinkers, matzo balls will always be a central component of the Passover Seder. From gumbo to borscht, from jalepeño-infused to Italian-inspired, these matzo ball soup recipes from the Forward’s archive are so good, so creative and such fun, you may want to make them all year-round. The Recipes Michelle Honig…
About a week ago, my husband Chris and I came down with a hideous flu, reducing us to germ-riddled, whiney science projects. All I could think about was ordering a batch of the sure-fire cure: Jewish Penicillin from my local Upper West Side deli, Artie’s. At Artie’s, the broth is rich and so golden it…
Cannabis butter adds a contemporary twist to a traditional Passover breakfast favorite. Approximate THC per serving*: 10%: 5.3 mg 15%: 8 mg 20%: 10.6 mg *Approximate dose per serving is based on infusing 3.5 grams of cured/dried/decarbed cannabis into 1 stick of butter. Serves 4 1 cup of milk 2 whole square matzos, broken into…
I’m not sure there is anything more comforting than a bowl of hot soup on a cold day. Lentil soup is a healthy, waist-friendly meal with an amazingly satisfying taste. As a Registered Dietitian, I have many clients coming to me not only looking for assistance in losing weight, but also improving their general health….
People choose not to eat meat for a number of reasons — among them health, the environment and animal rights and welfare. If you are trying to become healthier, go meatless on Mondays. This salad recipe makes a great meatless lunch or side dish. Adding more salads and vegetables to an already healthy diet is…
Prep time for this St. Patrick’s Day classic is no more than 5 minutes. All you have to do is peel some carrots, slice a cabbage into large pieces and put everything into the pot. The long-simmering dish is as satisfying as it is easy to make. 6 carrots, peeled and cut in half if…
Just when we were starting to fantasize about fresh spring menus, we learned that we were being hit with a whopper of a blizzard. This required a change of mindset — and menu. Clearly, some warming, cozy soups and stews were in order, so we collected a few of our favorites here. Liza Schoenfein is…
If you find yourself suffering slightly from last night’s celebration, a little snack might make you feel less rocky — something with a bit of substance, some healthy fat, a little salt and/or some hydrating liquid. Of course you don’t want anything you have to work at much. I scanned our recipe collection and came…
Hamantaschen, the crumbly, triangular pastry, may be the most recognizable symbol of Purim. The ones people commonly imagine are filled with poppy seeds or fruit jam. The most indulgent type has tended to be chocolate. Nina Safar, a food blogger over at Kosher in the Kitch, has taken the idea of the hamantaschen, and —…
When I was asked to speak to the student body at Phillips Exeter Academy, I thought about the irony of the situation. When I was young, Exeter had very few Jewish students, all male, and those who were open about their Judaism felt isolated. That is no longer the case. During my two days at…
Elevate your Purim experience with sea salted canna-caramel hamantaschen. Note that to do this right you will need a candy thermometer to make the caramel. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 18 minutes + 15 minutes for the caramel Idle time: 3 hours to chill dough + 1 hour to chill pre-baked hamentaschen Approximate dosage:…
דאָ וועט איר הערן דעם אַרטיקל, „וואָס אַקטיוויסטן פֿאַר שפּראַכן אין אַ סכּנה קענען זיך אָפּלערנען איינער פֿונעם אַנדערן.“
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