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Hot beet borscht, or cold
The day American democracy withstood an attack on the seat of its government, Jan. 6, 2020, I decided to make a festive meal — after all Jews have created whole holidays over much less. But what food goes with this celebration? Beet borscht, I decided. It’s comforting, fast (so we can get back to guarding…
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This Braciola is kosher by way of Southern Italy
Quickly-boiled beet greens mixed with capers and garlic, stuffed into thin, pounded-out beef shoulder and braised in a red wine-tomato sauce is a lighter, delicious version of the traditional Southern Italian rolled beef dish braciola. If you’ve seen just about any episode of “The Sopranos,” Tony spends at least one scene standing at the fridge…
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Creamy Fontina Polenta and Truffled Mushrooms
This dish is perfect vegetarian comfort food, filled with wine, cheese, and mushrooms. Perfect to warm up a frozen Shabbat. I used an Instant Pot because my house is still being renovated, but you can definitely do it on your stovetop. I would make the mushrooms first, then the sauce and polenta last. Mushrooms and…
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Cozy up with Creamy Fontina Polenta and Truffled Mushrooms 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 One of…
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A tough Tu B’Shvat question: carob or chocolate?
Carob has long been associated with the Jewish holiday of Tu B’shvat, the New Year of the Trees. But would it be so wrong to include a little chocolate, too? Each has religious connections. Sometimes one is confused for the other. Sometimes, carob even substitutes for chocolate. However, only the carob has traditional associations to…
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Saffron Chicken Biryani
This dish is filled with spices, warm, caramelized onions and fresh herbs. It is more warm and flavorful than hot, if you prefer heat then add a few fresh red chilis when you add the water or serve with Kashmiri hot sauce. It is easily made without an Instant Pot just plan for a longer…
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Saffron chicken biryani for inauguration 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 On Wednesday,…
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Braised short ribs for a terrifying Shabbat in Washington, D.C.
#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 Our city…
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Chicken Thighs With Kumquats and Olives
Serves 4 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced ½ of a medium onion, sliced 1 teaspoon tomato paste ¼ cup chopped parsley ¼ cup chopped dill ½ cup chopped green olives…
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With new series, chef Michael Solomonov brings Israel into U.S. homes
Don’t think for a minute that a global pandemic could deter chef Michael Solomonov from his sworn mission of introducing Israeli food and culture to as wide an audience as possible. With an ever-expanding number of Philadelphia-area eateries that include a hummusiya (Dizengoff), a falafel shop (Goldie), a street-food spot (Merkaz), and a skewer house…
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A post-riot Shabbat: No-kitchen lemongrass and red curry soup with poached salmon
#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 am…
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