Many years ago when I was in college majoring in Chemistry, I got a wonderful lab partner to work with. He had a great understanding of the actual chemistry behind the labs, and I was very strong in math. So he helped me to understand the chemistry and I helped…
When my husband and I started becoming more observant and began keeping Shabbat, I barely knew how to cook. Fast forward almost 25 years and I’ve learned a thing or two along the way! Through the years we’ve hosted many Shabbat and Yom Tov meals, and have fortunately been invited…
My great-grandmother lived in Missouri, she was a true southern woman. Church on Sundays, a strong southern drawl and the ONLY ONE allowed in the kitchen. However, whenever we would go to visit, she would sneak me and my brother into the kitchen with her, not letting anyone else in.…
This is my mother in laws- Cindy Wolfe’s- Recipe I double this for each 9×13 pan and literally make at least 8 pans of this every year. It’s the first cooking I do before Pesach every year is make a ton and fill the freezer. This is a staple and…
Every thanksgiving, we used to have our family come over and we all cooked together. My uncle was in charge of the deviled eggs. One day, out of all 3 kids, he chose me to help. I was close to 7 years old at the time and he had me…
My great grandmother, Nany Frieda, always had freshly baked cookies when we came to visit her in Miami. Chocolatey mandelbread and delicate rolls of chocolate rugaleach topped with colorful sprinkles greeted us every time. Sometimes my brother and sisters and I were lucky and Nany Frieda would let us help her…
The first thing I learned how to make in my mother’s Hungarian Jewish kitchen was Fushiert – also spelled “fasírt.” It’s a staple in our household, and something that brings me great pleasure in sharing with as many people as I can. In fact, it was one of the first…
Papa Barry’s Working Lunch Deli Style Turkey Pastrami on Marble Rye with a Shirley Temple In memory of my Papa Barry (Baruch ben Helen), may his neshama have an aliyah. You may have tried these recipes before but I promise you the combination of these two recipes takes deli dining…
As a young child, I was unaware that I was Jewish. I was introduced to Judaism in 5th grade and was completely enamored. Since my family was entirely unaffiliated and knew nothing about Judaic observance, I was completely thrilled to find out that the family challah recipe was passed down…
Submitted by Allegra Reynolds My mother, Ren’ee’s best friend in school was a Greek/Jewish descent-she taught my mom to speak Greek, the Greek culture, and of course great Greek cooking-like…
Submitted by Susan Kramer Everyone has a favorite apple cake recipe, right? My favorite is my Grandma Jean’s. It’s my favorite because it’s yummy, but also because I have the recipe in her handwriting. Grandma Jean loved to cook in the tiny kitchen in her one bedroom apartment. The baked goods that were prepared…
Submitted by Chaya Leah Bruk, Administrative Assistant for TJE I was never really into baking, I just thought it was something I could never do. When I was in Seminary…
I was raised in a Hungarian/Jewish household, which means we had lots of Goulash and Paprikash at pretty much every Jewish holiday. However, one of the most comforting foods from my childhood is a simple stew made of hot dogs, potatoes and onions in a paprika-based broth. My mom called…
“This is a recipe my beloved Mother Harriette got from her Mother who came to America from Austria. No one I have spoken to over the many years is familiar with the Chremsel. It’s easy to make.”
Time for another recipe to share for the Shabbos Table feature in our weekly newsletter! A healthy dose of balsamic vinegar packs this easy dish with flavor. Today’s recipe comes…
Thank you to Kehilas Bais Yisroel for sharing their wonderful community cookbook with us for the Shabbos Table feature in our weekly newsletter – The Cholent. To get your own copy of the…
Thank you to Kehilas Bais Yisroel for sharing their wonderful community cookbook with us for the Shabbos Table feature in our weekly newsletter – The Cholent. To get your own copy of the…
Thank you to Kehilas Bais Yisroel for sharing their wonderful community cookbook with us for the Shabbos Table feature in our weekly newsletter – The Cholent. To get your own copy of the…
Thank you to Kehilas Bais Yisroel for sharing their wonderful community cookbook with us for the Shabbos Table feature in our weekly newsletter – The Cholent. To get your own copy of the…
