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The Family Business That Helped Make Jewish Food American
For more than a century, the Lower East Side appetizing store has nourished generations of customers with herring, bagels, babka and other foods rooted in Ashkenazi Jewish tradition.

For more than a century, the Lower East Side appetizing store has nourished generations of customers with herring, bagels, babka and other foods rooted in
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An Ethiopian ‘Mouthful’ From Beejhy Barhany
The chef and owner of Tsion Cafe views ‘Gursha,’ her new cookbook, as a vehicle to extol the virtues of Beta-Israel’s cuisine to a wider audience.

The chef and owner of Tsion Cafe views ‘Gursha,’ her new cookbook, as a vehicle to extol the virtues of Beta-Israel’s cuisine to a wider
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Persian Jews Find Solace in the Kitchen
In both Israel and the United States, Persian Jewish cooks—many with large social media followings—have been grappling with the dissonance of claiming two sparring cultures.

In both Israel and the United States, Persian Jewish cooks—many with large social media followings—have been grappling with the dissonance of claiming two sparring cultures.
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Meet World Central Kitchen’s Woman in Israel
In the wake of October 7, food-powerhouse Ruthie Rousso mobilized World Central Kitchen to provide millions of meals across Israel, supporting civilians, restaurants and freed hostages.

In the wake of October 7, food-powerhouse Ruthie Rousso mobilized World Central Kitchen to provide millions of meals across Israel, supporting civilians, restaurants and freed
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How Israeli Farmers Prepare for Annual Shavuot Demand
As farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the holiday table.

As farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the
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Fried Greek Delicacies for Hanukkah
Ditch the jelly and potatoes and celebrate the miracle of oil with Greek Doughnuts drenched in honey and Santorini Tomato Patties.

Ditch the jelly and potatoes and celebrate the miracle of oil with Greek Doughnuts drenched in honey and Santorini Tomato Patties.
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Israel’s Burgeoning Network of Female Winemakers
These women of the vineyard have vintage appeal.

These women of the vineyard have vintage appeal.
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Inside the Mexican Jewish ‘Cocina’
New cookbooks from Mexico offer treasured family recipes with modern techniques.

New cookbooks from Mexico offer treasured family recipes with modern techniques.
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High Holiday Recipes From Israeli Bloggers
A number of Israeli women have harnessed the power of social media and other virtual spheres to launch and grow their careers in food.

A number of Israeli women have harnessed the power of social media and other virtual spheres to launch and grow their careers in food.
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Challah Stuffed With Sweet and Savory Fillings
The most exciting part about eating a stuffed challah is slicing or tearing the bread open to discover the sweet or savory filling.

The most exciting part about eating a stuffed challah is slicing or tearing the bread open to discover the sweet or savory filling.

The Original Purim Treat, Yeasted Poppy Seed Hamantaschen

Many bakers are afraid of making yeasted pastries, and for good reason. Yeast can be unpredictable, especially when trying to coax it into a triangle.

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Earl Grey and Jasmine Tea-Infused Buttery Shortbread

by Jessica Halfin

Boost the flavor of these buttery shortbread cookies by infusing the sparkling sugar with Earl Grey or jasmine green tea.

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Rachel Mansfield Delivers ‘Just the Good Stuff’ in Debut Book

by Jessica Halfin

In "Just the Good Stuff," Rachel Mansfield reimagines sinful treats like rich fudge brownies and cheesy nachos in her indulgently healthful and wholesome style.

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Homemade ‘Fig Newtons’ for a Post-Tu B’Shevat Treat

by Jessica Halfin

What to do with all that dried fruit you stockpiled for Tu B'Shevat? Why, make homemade Fig Newtons™, of course.

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Miriam Pascal Is Back With ‘More Real Life Kosher Cooking’

by Jessica Halfin

Pascal is the writer, recipe developer and photographer behind Overtime Cook online and three print cookbooks.

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Nina Safar Takes Kosher in the Kitch! Into Print

by Jessica Halfin

Nina Safar, the blogger behind the popular Kosher in the Kitch! screen name, is out with her debut cookbook, full of playful mashups and easy dinner ideas.