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‘The Saucy Soprano’ blogs traditional Jewish food, with a side of raunch
For some, it was sourdough. For Melina Schein, it involved a tongue. Schein was among those choosing to spend their newfound pandemic hours in the kitchen in 2020. Though hers was a different sort of culinary pursuit than many we heard about; she set out to cook every single recipe in “The Jewish Cookbook,” the…
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Brown sugar chocolate sheet cake with chocolate labneh frosting
This is the perfect time for sheet cake. It feeds a crowd, it’s colorful and frankly, everyone loves it. A one bowl wonder with plenty of kids to lick the bowl after you make frosting – the easiest frosting ever. Ingredients Labneh Frosting 2 cups high quality chocolate chips 1 ½ cups labneh, room temperature…
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Together again – This calls for sheet cake this Shabbat
#tweetyourshabbat is a global movement founded by Carly Pildis, celebrating the struggle and joy of getting Shabbat on the table every week. This is a place for real dinners and real conversations about Jewish life. Join us at Forward in sharing what you’ll be eating and how your feeling this week at #TweetYourShabbat I have…
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My mom’s brisket
Comforting, warm classic Ashkenazi brisket that melts in your mouth and makes your house smell like your Bubbie’s. My mother is legendary among family and friends. The best part is that it is very easy, with time being the most important ingredient. It’s a perfect dish to let sit in the oven while you work….
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After the verdict, comfort food for my family
I hold it together until I see my husband walk out of the car. I am lying on the grass in our front yard and watching our daughter on her pink swing set. Watching her play in the sunshine, laughing and jumping, I think about Gianna Floyd, George Floyd’s young daughter. I am thinking about…
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Chicken katsu with hoisin glazed pineapple, sushi rice and coleslaw
Let’s be clear, this isn’t striving to be authentic Hawaiian food. Hawaiian food and culture have rich histories that are worth learning about and eating. This is just me dreaming of getting to experience Hawaii and its food. I would encourage you to spend time reading about Hawaiian history and its food. In the meantime,…
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Chicken katsu and dreams of a post-pandemic Shabbat
#tweetyourshabbat is a global movement founded by Carly Pildis, celebrating the struggle and joy of getting Shabbat on the table every week. This is a place for real dinners and real conversations about Jewish life. Join us at Forward in sharing what you’ll be eating and how your feeling this week at #TweetYourShabbat I have…
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Three matzah pizza recipes for a Matzah Pizza Shabbat party!
Traditional-ish Red Sauce with Beet stems! 2 pieces matzah 4 tablespoons crushed tomato 1 tablespoon garlic powder Sea salt to taste 1 cup shredded mozzarella ¼ cup sliced beet stems (fresh spinach or rainbow chard would also work Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread 2 tablespoons crushed…
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Matzah pizza party this Shabbat!
#tweetyourshabbat is a global movement founded by Carly Pildis, celebrating the struggle and joy of getting Shabbat on the table every week. This is a place for real dinners and real conversations about Jewish life. Join us at Forward in sharing what you’ll be eating and how your feeling this week at #TweetYourShabbat Passover is…
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The Jewish Herbal: Horehound & Passover
“The Jewish Herbal: Mystical Reflections on Food, Nature and Urban Farming” is a regular column by Devorah Brous charting the ways we can use Jewish wisdom, tradition and practice to reconnect with ourselves in harmony with nature. Devorah is an urban homesteader, lifecycle ritualist, and green consultant in Los Angeles. Find her her online offerings…
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Grilled Mushroom and Zucchini Tacos with Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
I love Mexican food, particularly tacos. This is not a very authentic recipe, but is delicious and quick and can be made entirely outside so it is perfect for right before Passover. It’s a proven crowd pleasure and a lovely farewell to chametz. Ingredients: 6 portobello mushrooms 3 large zucchinis sliced length-wise Your favorite BBQ…
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