If butternut squash challah sounds a bit bizarre, it’s actually quite similar to a pumpkin or sweet potato challah, which may be more common. The texture of this dough is smooth, slightly sweet and pairs perfectly with savory sage. It is equally delicious...

Yield: 1 dozen cookiesI love chewy oatmeal raisin cookies. But when you combine tart, dried cherries with dark chocolate chips, you get a truly unique cookie that your guests will rave about. These cookies are great pareve or dairy and can me made a few...

IngredientsStreusel:½ cup brown sugar2 tbsp. flour1 tsp. cinnamon2 tbsp. butter, coldPinch of saltDough and kuchen:2¼ tsp., or 1 package, active dry yeast, or 2 tsp. instant yeast¼ c. warm water, approximately 110 degrees2 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose...

IngredientsDough:½ tsp. salt1/3 c. ice water, plus an additional sprinkle or two if needed1½ c. plus 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour½ c. (1 stick) plus 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and refrigeratedFilling:10 medium-large Italian prune plums,...

IngredientsFilling:¼ pound ground beef1 tbsp. vegetable oil2 large egg yolks2 tbsp. schmaltz, melted and cooled2 tbsp. matzo meal, approximatelyPinch of salt¼ tsp. cinnamon1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmegMatzah Balls:2 large eggs2 cups water10 tsp. chicken...

Ingredients2 large heads cauliflower, leaves removed, cored and cut into florets (use stems) 2 oz. roasted unsalted cashews1 12-13 oz. can coconut milk, plus more as needed to thin½ tsp. curry powder, plus more to taste1 tbsp. plus ½ tsp. salt divided,...

Ingredients1-1/3 cups matzo meal2 large eggs¼ cup chopped fresh parsley3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat or vegetable oilSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste1 cup water1 medium onion, chopped¼ pound fresh chicken livers10 cups chicken brothDirectionsPut...

INGREDIENTSAsparagus:3 pounds asparagus, woody ends of stems removed4 tbsp. olive oil2 tbsp. coarse kosher saltCherry Tomatoes:3 pints cherry tomatoes, rinsed and drained on paper towels6 tbsp. olive oil2 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole¼ cup packed...

As a former chef and pastry chef, I had many delicious sweet and savory treats in mind to turn into hamantaschen for this year. But I wanted to keep it simple enough to re-create in a home kitchen, yet something different to also get people excited about...