Food

Food is at the heart of everything Jewish but it’s more than just matzah balls and kugels. There is a culinary revolution taking place in the kosher world.

‘Eat Jewish’: How Melinda Strauss blends food, family, and Jewish identity

More than a cookbook, “Eat Jewish” is Melinda Strauss’ celebration of Jewish identity, family tradition, and the power of food to bring people together.

Melinda Strauss’ Nora’s Broccoli

Crispy, salty, and dangerously snackable, this roasted broccoli is the recipe that turned veggie skeptics into broccoli thieves sneaking bites straight off the baking sheet.

Melinda Strauss’ Puff Pastry Deli Roll

Buttery, flaky, and packed wit flavor, this puff pastry deli roll is the love child of the Jewish deli counter and a cozy Shabbos table.

Melinda Strauss’ Hummus with Chili-Crisp Chickpeas

Melinda Strauss’ spin on hummus is in the topping: chili-crisp chickpeas for an extra kick of heat and a satisfying crunch.

Melinda Strauss’ Cinnamon Bun Challah Pudding

If you have any leftover homemade challah, don’t toss it! You can use it for cinnamon bun challah pudding for a great dessert or brunch.

Is the Zabar’s story a Jewish story? With David Zabar

These fresh Passover desserts are perfect for spring tables

Passover arrives with spring, and with it a welcome shift from heavy winter dishes to desserts that feel bright, fresh, and full of life.

From sustenance to cuisine: Reclaiming the Ashkenazi foods of our grandparents

Once dismissed as old-fashioned or bland, Ashkenazi food is being reimagined in restaurants and home kitchens as a cuisine rooted in memory, technique, and cultural pride.

Queen Esther’s Purim Cheese Sambusak

From Shushan to your oven: cheese sambusak, a Purim tradition that remembers Esther’s courage, one hidden filling at a time.

Best Hamantaschen recipes for Purim: classic, creative, sweet, savory, and vegan

A one-stop list of hamantaschen recipes, from prune and poppy to tiramisu and “everything bagel,” with dough options for different diets.

The Truth About Kosher Food That No One Ever Explains

Tu Bishvat Carob Clusters

Carob is an iconic Israeli fruit eaten on Tu Bishvat. The tree is native to the land, tall and shady, a welcome sight to hot, thirsty hikers on a trail.

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