Did the Jewish holiday of Sukkot inspire the first Thanksgiving? The Pilgrims may have borrowed the holiday from Sephardic Jews in Holland.
Reflections on Yom Kippur
What is Yom Kippur? Why do we fast and seek atonement? What is the deeper meaning of this Jewish holiday?
How to Poach Fish Fillets
Learn how to poach whole fish filets in court bouillon. Includes recipe for lemon dijon sauce and herb mayo.
Challah Part 2: How to Braid Challah
Learn to braid challah dough into 3 strand, 4 strand, and 6 strand loaves, turban round challah, linked loops, and challah rolls.
Challah Part 1: How to Make Challah Dough
Learn to make challah bread for Shabbat with this step-by-step recipe, and discover the significance of this fluffy, aromatic, braided Jewish bread.
Chocolate Egg Cream
How to make a deli-style chocolate egg cream at home, whether you have a soda siphon or seltzer bottle or not!
Stuffed Peppers with Goat Cheese
Learn to make roasted peppers stuffed with goat cheese, topped with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
Shakshuka
Recipe for Shakshuka, a delicious Middle Eastern egg dish, with video.
Schmaltz and Gribenes
How to render chicken fat and make crispy gribenes cracklings, a classic ingredient in traditional Jewish cooking. Easy recipe with step-by-step photos.
Strawberry Topping
How to make an easy fresh strawberry topping for ice cream, blintzes, cheesecake, waffles, or anything!