IngredientsSalad:8 c.  cold water (if not making barley water, reduce water to 2 cups)1 c.  hulled barley (pearled barley may be substituted)2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into half-inch cubesCoarse kosher salt, to tasteFreshly ground black...

Adapted from a recipe by Alton Brown Ingredients:  8 c.  water 1 c.  hulled barley  2  lemons  ¼ c. honey   Small handful fresh mint leaves or thyme sprigs Directions: Combine water and barley in a large pot. Bring mixture to a boil, cover...

Ingredients2 pounds lean stew meat (beef chuck) (omit for vegetarian borscht)*Salt and freshly ground black pepper, for sprinkling on meat4 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided3 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped1 leek, trimmed, white and pale green portion...

(Recipe from “Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh” by Janna Gur)Makes about 100 bite-size snacks1 cup whole walnuts1 cup whole pecans1 cup whole pistachio nuts1 cup whole almonds1/3 cup honey1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1 cup vacuum-sealed...

Ingredients1½-2 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 2-inch cubes (4-5 cups)2 tbsp. olive oil1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar1 sprig rosemary, leaves stripped from stem, stem discarded and leaves finely chopped½ tsp. coarse kosher salt, plus more...

Ingredients4 tbsp. olive oil, divided1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped1 carrot, trimmed, scraped and finely chopped1 celery stalk, trimmed and finely chopped1 tsp. coarse kosher salt1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper1-2 garlic cloves, peeled...

Ingredients:2 pounds apples (4-5 medium or 5-6 small) (may substitute fresh pears)¼ cup packed light brown sugar2 tbsp. granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling1 tsp. ground cinnamonPinch of salt1½ tbsp. cornstarch or flour1 tsp. lemon juiceGrated...

Ingredients:1 tbsp. olive oil2 medium leeks, dark green portion discarded, light portion finely chopped2 medium shallots, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced2 pounds fresh spinach, stems discarded, rinsed and coarsely chopped2 bunches Swiss...

Ingredients:2 tsp. ground cumin, divided1 tsp. ground coriander½ tsp. ground cinnamon1/8 tsp. ground cayenne pepper¼ tsp. coarse kosher salt6 tbsp. olive oil, divided1¼ pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into half-inch pieces2 large...

Ingredients:2/3 cup ice water1 tsp. table salt3 cups plus 2 tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour1 cup plus 5 tbsp. unsalted butter (2 sticks plus 5 tbsp.) cut into 1-inch pieces, placed on a plate and refrigerated until neededDirections: Stir together...

Ingredients:3 cups chopped fresh kale2 medium beets1/2 apple, diced1/4 cup chopped candied walnuts1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberriesOlive oilBalsamic vinegarSalt and pepperDirections:Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wash and dry the beets. Place in...

Ingredients:2 medium sweet potatoes1 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extractDirections: Preheat...