Jewish Soul Food
Sweet-and-Sour Cucumber Salad
The perfect hot-weather side dish, this simple recipe from Carol Ungar’s ‘Jewish Soul Food’ cookbook is as refreshing as salad gets.
Putting Janna Gur's ‘Jewish Soul Food’ to the Test
Bay Area chef Alix Wall cooks her way through Israeli food authority Janna Gur’s new book, ‘Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh’ and finds it well worth the trip.
Juicy Semolina, Coconut and Pistachio Cake
This moist, delicious version of a classic Sephardic dessert is the best one Israeli food maven Janna Gur has ever tasted. Ground coconut and pistachio nuts add crunch.
Georgian Eggplant Rolls With Walnut and Herb Filling
Janna Gur got this recipe from Marina Toporiya, a Georgian cook who turned out wonderful and unusual dishes from the old country.
Moroccan Spicy Carrot Salad
To make this simple and tasty meze salad you will need two typical North African condiments — pickled lemons and harissa. Both can be made at home or bought at specialty food stores.