Welcome to the Forward’s collection of Jewish food recipes.
Welcome to the Forward’s collection of Jewish food recipes.
Welcome to the Forward’s collection of Jewish food recipes.
Welcome to the Forward’s collection of Jewish food recipes.
It’s always good to have a snack on hand for unexpected guests, and even for yourself. I’m a huge fan of sweet, sour, and hot flavors, all in one bowl. So, I’ll often grab different types of nuts from the freezer and season them with this fruity combination of sumac, pomegranate molasses, and cayenne. This…
I was sifting through the Kitāb al-ṭabīẖ, the oldest cookbook of the Iberian Peninsula, looking for highlights of Spanish-Jewish culinary heritage in the 13th-century Arabic recipes, when I realized that I had stumbled on a very unique one, prepared with an etrog: “Eggplant dish with saffron.” You might ask, “Why could it be special for…
Pulsing in a food processor creates the crispy exterior. Makes about 30 pieces (enough for 5 or 6 sandwiches) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 pound dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight and drained Big handful fresh parsley Big handful fresh cilantro 1 medium…
Makes about 4 cups (4 servings) For the Quick Tehina Sauce 1 garlic clove Juice of 1 lemon 1 (16-ounce) jar tahini 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 to 1½ cups ice water For the Hummus 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed Make the tehina sauce: Nick off a piece of…
APPLE WALNUT BUNDT CAKE This is the perfect apple cake for the fall season, but it can be enjoyed any time of the year. It is great to have this Bundt cake in your repertoire as it is easy to make and stays moist and flavorful for 5 days at room temperature, up to 10…
I share this recipe with a nod to the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Manhattan, New York City. I have adapted and used this recipe of theirs, which a friend shared with me, since that first time I made challah so long ago. Specifically, she said that it was used in a Mommy and Me…
Parve, Vegan Serves 10 to 12 Apple strudel is one of those Old World desserts that few people bake from scratch anymore. The whole-grain dough in this recipe is very easy to make and roll out. I like to rewarm the strudel after the first day. PREP TIME: 20 minutes; dough rises 1 to 2…
Beet Salad with Poppy Seed + Chive Dressing SERVES 8 TO 10 I always like making unfussy vegetable dishes as part of more elaborate holiday menus. They add color and variety to your spread, and you can also rest assured your guests can fill their plates with something healthy. This beet salad is one of…
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