Shabbat

Tefillin are worn daily by Jewish men and boys aged 13 and older, except for on Shabbat and Torah holidays.

Chicken Paprikash is a Hungarian comfort food, adapted by prewar Hungarian Jews to fit with the kosher laws, and passed down through the generations with love. Because we do not mix meat or poultry with dairy in kosher cooking, the kosher version omits th...

Ingredients 3 bulbs fennel 6 mini sweet potatoes Salt Extra virgin olive oil Fresh thyme Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Cut the fennel into wedges. Use two pyrex or ceramic baking dishes for best...

This is delicious with crusty sourdough or fresh challah. Spread the tomatoes and garlic on the bread and/or dip it into the oil. You can also use some of the oil in other dishes to amp up flavor. A glass pan works best here. Be very careful when removing...

With Purim behind us, Passover is less than a month away, but I’m not quite ready to dive into Passover recipes yet. Since many of us are trying to use up pantry items before the holiday, I figured this would be the perfect time for a hummus recipe. Who d...

Detailed instructions for the novice on how to properly observe and experience Shabbat.

I’ve been eating this at a friend’s house for years, and now I think you should all try it too. This is not my recipe, nor theirs. It comes from a cookbook but I have no clue which one. It’s been passed along and re-written too many times for me to trace,...

Filling Ingredients 6 cups diced, peeled Granny Smith apples 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup sugar ½ cup flour ½ tsp ginger powder ¼ tsp salt Topping Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 cup oats ½ cup chopped almonds ½ cup chopped walnuts ⅔ cup brown sugar...

This is a relatively simple recipe; nothing earth shattering. But a good option for Shabbat day when you’re looking for a change from your regular go-tos. Also works well with a honey-mustard or creamy-balsamic dressing. Ingredients 1 lb (450 grams) green...

Salad Ingredients 1 red pepper, diced 1 cup chickpeas 2 scallions, green part only, finely sliced ½ cup flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped 5 oz (150 grams) baby arugula Handful of roasted, salted sunflower seeds Dressing Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup ...