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“This bread has an intense sour rye flavor that comes almost entirely from the four traditional bread ingredients: flour, water, salt and yeast. Some home recipes for pumpernickel rely on cocoa, molasses or even coffee for flavor. My Dad would … more

12/25/15

9 Persian ingredients to try now

LOS ANGELES (JTA) – Persian culture makes up an important part of the Jewish community in New York, Israel and especially Southern California, where some 45,000 Persian Jews reside. The cuisine of this strong, close-knit community is not … more

SHANNON SARNA | 12/11/15

Joan Nathan cookbook brings families together

JTA – When Brazil native Fabio Rosenfeld brought up launching a search for his grandfather’s sister who had survived the Holocaust, I opened my “National Geographic Atlas of the World” to locate her hometown of Reghin. A week later, the … more

HILLEL KUTTLER | 12/11/15

A different take on latkes

Ramen Latkes with Sriracha Mayonnaise BY WHITNEY FISCH (The Nosher via JTA) – Living in Los Angeles is like a foodie Wonderland. On almost every corner in almost every neighborhood, there is something delicious to eat. And … more

12/11/15

Pigeon, chicken soup chips and other new Kosher debuts

SECAUCUS, N.J. (JTA) – Walking around the exhibitors’ hall at Kosherfest, the annual Kosher food trade show, is like finding yourself at the most intense synagogue Kiddush reception you could ever imagine. There’s plenty of food … more

URIEL HEILMAN | 11/27/15

Refresh your Hanukkah dessert table with pastry chef Paula Shoyer

JNS.org –It is a truth universally acknowledged that…we can never get tired of Hanukkah latkes and sufganiyot (deep-fried jelly doughnuts). But there’s no harm in adding some culinary variety to this year’s Festival of Lights. … more

11/27/15

For Hanukkah, breakfast latkes 2 ways

JTA – I first tasted latkes for brunch at a trendy eatery on the Lower East Side about six years ago. Since then, I’ve seen them across the country on brunch menus everywhere from diners to Michelin Star restaurants. Latkes – or … more

Shannon Sarna | 11/27/15

Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes Salt and pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons Empire Kosher rendered chicken fat (divided) 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped 4 ribs celery, chopped 1 medium onion, … more

11/13/15

Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup with Matzah Balls

Yields 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1-2 leftover turkey carcasses 4 quarts cold water 2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock 1 large onion (or 2 small onions) 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks more

11/13/15

Rugelach roundtable: Does this beloved pastry need to be dairy to taste good?

JNS.ORG – Rugelach (singular: rugala) are a beloved traditional Jewish pastry, with a quirky history to boot, but they often present a Kosher conundrum. Though pareve rugelach are often a preferred dessert after a meat meal, for those … more

ROBERT GLUCK | 10/15/15