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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.

Turshen has established herself as an influential force in the highly competitive world of cookbook writing and a committed advocate for social justice.

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‘A Taste of South Africa’ With the Kosher Butcher’s Wife

by Jessica Halfin

Opening Sharon Lurie’s "A Taste of South Africa with the Kosher Butcher’s Wife" is like experiencing a new frontier of Jewish cooking.

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Glazed Chocolate Cake Doughnuts for Hanukkah

by Jessica Halfin

These chocolate doughnuts have a slightly crunchy exterior and a soft interior, and can be eaten “plain” or topped with sprinkles or toasted coconut.

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Gingerbread Cookies Get a Hanukkah Makeover

by Jessica Halfin

This year, let's refashion these deliciously spicy molasses-based cookies as Hanukkah-themed gingerbread treats.

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Daniella Silver Offers ‘Variations’ to Achieve Success in the Kitchen

by Jessica Halfin

In 'Variations,' Daniella Silver shares more of her eminently doable, eminently delicious recipes that are as beautiful as they are creative.

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Coconut Milk for a Delicious Pareve Chocolate Mousse

by Jessica Halfin

Using coconut milk, cream and oil in place of dairy makes for luscious and rich chocolate-based desserts—for instance, this Raspberry Chocolate Mousse with Cookie Crumbles.