Ingredients:2 tsp. coarse kosher salt 1 cup cracked wheat2 tbsp. olive oil1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced1 large red pepper, stem removed, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced3 medium zucchini, ends discarded...

NEW YORK (JTA) -- With its tradition of dairy meals, Shavuot is one of my favorite holidays. Arriving later in the spring -- an ideal time to find delicious fruits, herbs and vegetables -- it's perfect for using fresh and seasonal ingredients.The four...

Ingredients:For the salmon ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons honey4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely...

Ingredients: ¼ cup pomegranate juice 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 teaspoons sugar 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard...

Ingredients:4 ½ cups organic pomegranate juice4 ½ cups organic sugarGrated zest of 1 orange Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. At the same time, place a small plate in your freezer. Cook the juice/sugar mixture over a medium-low flame...

(Recipe adapted from “Plenty,” by Yotam Ottolenghi)Ingredients:1 cup pearl barley6 celery stalks, leaves removed and reserved, stalks diced¼ cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar2 small garlic cloves, peeled and...

  “HELEN NASH’S NEW KOSHER CUISINE" is available at bookstores around the country and online retailers.  For more information visit http://www.helennashkoshercuisine.com/.   • Makes 6 appetizer servings • Makes 4 generous luncheon servings...

 (Adapted from “Flour” by Joanne Chang) Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup cake flour 1 ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. coarse kosher salt ¾ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. cloves 1 ½ cups granulated sugar ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room...

Ingredients Dough: 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter at room temperture 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature 1 egg white, beaten with a drop of water, for glaze Filling: 1/3 cup apricot jam or preserves that have been...

Ingredients 12 oz. orzo (can be found in pasta aisle) 1 teaspoon salt for boiling water ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for oiling dish 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced  1 pound any variety mushrooms, cleaned and quartered...

Ingredients 1, 16- ounce jar herring fillets in wine sauce 1 slice challah or rye bread 2 tart apples, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and quartered 1 sprig fresh parsley 1 tsp. sugar Cocktail rye, mini bagels, or sliced...