This is the third column in a series I’m writing exclusively for the Forward. My goal, as always, is to share exactly how I cook. My most popular cookbook, “Quick & Kosher Recipes From The Bride Who Knew Nothing” (now in its 7th printing), features glimpses into the story that is my life and my…
If you can’t find shawarma seasoning make your own with 1 tablespoon each coriander, cumin, cardamom, chili powder, steak seasoning and smoked paprika — for an easy finger-food, kid-friendly meal loaded with flavor. 1 pound dark meat cutlets, cut into ½-inch thick X 2-inch long pieces ¼ cup shawarma seasoning 2 tablespoons olive oil 2…
Harissa is a spicy Tunisian or Moroccan condiment used to flavor meat or veggie dishes. You can make your own with our easy harrisa recipe, or use store bought, to save on time. 8 medium carrots 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup prepared harissa (use our recipe or…
I’m a sucker for hummus, on EVERYTHING — my eggs, my salads, my burgers, my bagels, my gefilte, my roasted veg and my falafel, of course! Sometimes I schmear it; sometimes I dip it. Sometimes I serve it with tahini and schug, sometimes with za’atar chickpeas and sometimes with roasted red peppers. But most always…
I am SO making this delicious-looking chicken and rice pilaf next Friday. I just watched this video — in Yiddish (with English subtitles) — from our Yiddish Forverts editor-in-chief Rukhl Schaechter and culinary historian Eve Jochnowitz. On the outside, the chicken looks like your basic, but Schaechter stuffs it with half an orange and two…
When I first moved to NYC in 1995, there were few quality kosher dining experiences available. Only a handful of establishments could be relied on to offer an upscale dinner or well made meal. It was in that environment, when the kosher world was just starting to bloom, that many clichés about kosher restaurants find…
It’s only Wednesday, which means you have two days to make this fluffy and delicious challah for Shabbat. Is it the best you’ve ever tasted? Have another recipe you prefer? Let us know! Read the full recipe on Chabad.org.
More than 1,000 Jewish children from across New York City will gather at the Grand Hyatt on Super Bowl Sunday to make challah — one loaf to take home and one for a family in need. The 2nd annual Mega Challah Bake for Kids was organized by parents from across New York City, in partnership…
