By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 24, 2020
Ingredients1 large or 2 small fennel bulbs, stalks and core removed, fronds reserved, and fennel bulb coarsely chopped1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped1 pint grape tomatoes, halved2 cloves garlic,...
By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 24, 2020
INGREDIENTSBeets:4 large beets, red, gold or a combination, stems removed and beets well rinsed2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil1½ tsp. dried oreganoSalt and pepper, for sprinkling beetsPickled red onions:¼...
By Margi Lenga Kahn
• Published September 24, 2020
This soup is lovely simply garnished with snipped chives. However, I made a delicious herb puree – parsley, chives, garlic and olive oil – in a blender to swirl through the soup just before serving.INGREDIENTS4...
By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 22, 2020
When we think about symbolic foods for Jewish holidays, the items on the Passover seder plate immediately come to mind, including the salt water, parsley, matzah and bitter herbs. But rich symbolism...
This article originally appeared in The Nosher.Schnitzel in Israel is a big deal. Like, a bigger deal than people realize. Or, at least, a bigger deal than I realized before I moved to Israel from the...
By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published August 20, 2020
There is simplicity and an unspoken elegance inherent in most comfort foods. Every culture has them. They are the foods that console us and make us feel good.Here in America, popular comfort foods include...
This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher.You’ve heard of the wandering Jew, but have you heard of the wandering Jewish cookie?As Jews move from country to country, they pick up recipes, spices and...
TEL AVIV (JTA) — The reservations were rolling in, and Inbal Baum was preparing for her busiest summer yet of food tours through Israel’s famed open-air food markets. Her decade-old tour company and...
This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher.
If you think chicken kebabs sound boring, I don’t blame you. Usually they are. And dry. But not this recipe.
This recipe pays homage to one of...
Story and Photo by Sheri Silver, The Nosher via JTA
• Published May 21, 2020
A quick search for “Instant Pot recipes” will yield hundreds of ideas for savory dishes — chilis, pasta, soups, casseroles and more.But did you know that you can also use your Instant Pot to make...
(JTA) — Hoping to improve your culinary skills while in quarantine? There’s an online Jewish food festival for you.Jewish culinary talents like Michael Solomonov, Joan Nathan and Michael Twitty are...