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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.

Pareve Pumpkin Rolls and Cornbread Two Ways

If you love potato breads, you'll go crazy for these Thanksgiving-ready Pumpkin Rolls. Also for the holiday, try Sage Corn Muffins and Orange and Cranberry Cornbread.

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Mastering Vegetarian and Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes

by Jessica Halfin

Creative pareve interpretations of classic side dishes, including creamed spinach, butternut squash puree and chestnut-fennel stuffing—plus a citrusy cranberry sauce.

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And ‘Now for Something Sweet’ From Australia

by Jessica Halfin

“There’s something about the Jewish community and cake….” So begins the narrative of 'Now for Something Sweet,' the fourth cookbook from the Australian-based Monday Morning Cooking Club

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Mashed Potato-Stuffed Chicken à la Rachael Ray

by Jessica Halfin

Dig into these tender and juicy leg quarters when you're in the mood for a comforting, satisfying main dish that comes with a pocket of yummy mashed potatoes.

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At YIVO Online, (Food) Class Is in Session

by Jessica Halfin

YIVO is offering a series of courses, including the rich and delectable "A Seat at the Table: A Journey Into Jewish Food," with an appearance by Adeena Sussman.

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Michael Gardiner Serves Up ‘Modern Kosher’ in New Book

by Jessica Halfin

Gardiner consistently delivers interesting new flavors and culinary mashups in a “chefy” way that might intimidate the home cook at first glance—but shouldn't.