Recipes & More
Books
Our Latest Recipes
Kasha Varnishkes-A Modernized Classic
Kasha Varnishkes-A Modernized Classic 2 cups bowtie pasta 1/2 oz dry porcini mushrooms (Don't skip this ingredient) 1/2 cup schmaltz or extra virgin olive oil (divided) 1 large yellow onion (diced) 1 large leek (sliced thinly) 1/2 lb cremini or button mushrooms...
M’sabacha (no-blend warm hummus)
M'sabacha (No-blend warm hummus) 1 cup dried chickpeas 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 garlic clove (optional) 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 cup tahini Olive Oil (to serve) chilies, pine nuts, cumin, paprika, sumac, cilantro (optional toppings) Tahini...
Salted Caramel Flan Cheesecake
Salted Caramel Flan Cheesecake 1 cup whole skinned almonds (toasted) 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted) Flan Batter 3 8-oz packages cream cheese (room temperature) 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (divided) 1 large egg (room...
Extra Crispy Passover Chicken Cutlets
Extra Crispy Passover Chicken Cutlets 2 lbs skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips) 1 cup potato starch (aprox) 3 cups matzo meal 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 4 eggs vegetable oil for frying salt and pepper (to dust...
Mamaleh’s Chopped Liver
Mamaleh's Chopped Liver 1 lb chicken livers1/3 lb carmelized onions (a little burnt is OK!)3 hard boiled eggs2.5 oz Hellman's Mayonnaisesalt & pepper (to taste) Clean livers, always making sure to keep them cold. Toss with schmaltz (or canola oil) and salt &...
The Original Vegan Challah – Challah Hub Style
The Original Vegan Challah 1 cup warm water 1 pkt rapid rise yeast 3-4 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil flour (extra flour for kneading and braiding) Egg Replacement Mixture 2 tsp baking powder 3 tbsp warm water 3 tbsp vegetable...
Alicia’s Mexican Za’atar
Alicia's Mexican Za'atar 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano 1 Tsp Anise seed 1 Tbsp Dried hibiscus flower (crushed) 1 Tbsp Coriander seeds 1 Tbsp Cumin seeds 2 Tbsp Sesame seeds 1 Tsp Kosher salt 1/4 tsp Lemon salt Toast the coriander and cumin seeds in a 300º for about 5-8...
Challah
It seems like a simple recipe but there's so much Jewish history and love behind it. This particular Challah recipe was given to my guest, Dr. Beth Ricanati by a good friend of hers many years ago in a class at the JCC on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Please enjoy...
Rachel’s Hamantaschen
Rachel's Hamantaschen 1/2 Cup Butter (or margarine) 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar 1 Egg 1 Tbsp Milk (or almond milk) 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Tsp Lemon Zest (grated) 1 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder 1/4 Tsp Salt Beat the butter and sugar together until...
Beets with Black Garlic Tehina, Pumpernickel and Dill
Beets with Black Garlic Tehina, Pumpernickel and Dill 1 lb. red beets 1 lb. chiogga or candy cane beets 4 slices pumpernickel rye bread ¼ + ⅛ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Morton’s Kosher Salt 1 teaspoon caraway seed (ground) 1 teaspoon dill seed (ground) ½...
Restaurants
Modern Israeli Cuisine
(food available via online)
My personal favorite Deli
Highland Park, IL
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Fort Greene, NY
Modern Middle Eastern Cuisine
Modern Middle Eastern Cuisine
NYC
Traditional Ashkanzi Cuisine
Chicago, IL
Barbeque
San Francisco, CA
Modern Deli
Los Angeles, CA
Traditional Deli