1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar 4 tsp. honey
1 tsp. kosher salt
1⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small red onion, cut into thin slices
4-lb. piece of watermelon, rind and seeds removed
4 large ripe tomatoes (about 1 1⁄2 lbs.), stemmed...

Rosh Hashanah, which falls every year on the first and second days of the month of Tishrei, varies on the secular calendar.  This year it begins at sundown, Wednesday, Sept. 8. While I would agree that a traditional braised brisket and carrot and sweet...

Ingredients2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil plus more for drizzling1 large yellow onion, diced4 garlic cloves, mined1-1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced1/2 cup vegetable broth2 tablespoons honeySalt and freshly ground...

1/4 cup pitted chopped green olives 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 tablespoons drained chopped capers 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 fresh plum or Roma tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons olive...

1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled and lightly crushed 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil Grated zest of 1/2 lemon 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 medium zucchini, trimmed and...

1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves...

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 5 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin Pinch of cayenne pepper...

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger Pinch of dried crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon water...

1 1/2 cups tightly packed fresh spinach, stems removed 1 cup lightly packed arugula, washed and patted dry 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and cooled (chop nuts if making pesto by hand.) 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese...

One Pan Chicken and Vegetables 4 medium potatoes, sliced (no need to peel them) 6 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 8 pieces of chicken, skin removed 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt...

Berry Buckle 8 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 5 tablespoons oil, preferably canola or olive Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Place the fruit in an even layer in an 8x8-inch baking pan. Stir the...

NEW YORK — Recently my 3-year-old granddaughter played with a music box she had received from her parents at Hanukkah. "What is Hanukkah?" I asked her. "It's the candle holiday," she said. At such an early age, she was impressed by the drama of this...