Greek Psari Saganaki
Until World War II, the largest Jewish fishing fleet in the world was based in Thessaloniki. With more than 250 varieties of kosher fish swimming in the Mediterranean, Jewish cooks were only constrained by the size of the fish as to which cooking technique to employ.
Spiced Angel Pecans
These angel pecans are truly heavenly! Serve them to guests in your sukkah during Sukkot.
Pumpkin Challah
An unconventional twist on traditional challah, this dough incorporates pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin purée.
Cinnamon Apple Stuffed Challah
For a sweet Rosh HaShanah, this variation on traditional challah adds apples to the dough just before braiding.
Czech Apple-Filled Yeast Cake (Ceske’ Buchty)
This cake combines Czech culture with Jewish tradition, placing the symbolic holiday apple inside the traditional Czech dough and making it into a ring to symbolize a year of never-ending good.
Algerian Vegetable Melange in Pastry Shells
This simple but elegant holiday dish is served at the Aferiat home. Yolande Aferiat, from Oran, taught her daughter-in-law, Kathy, how to make it. Kathy, in turn, described it to me. Kathy’s use of peas rather than fava beans is a sign of the Americanization of Yolande’s traditional dish.
Ugandan Fall Harvest Fruit Salad
This salad uses the three most eaten fruits in Uganda: bananas, mango, and jackfruit.
Moroccan-Inspired Vegetable Couscous
This Moroccan-inspired dish is a perfect way to reap the bounty of wonderful vegetables available during the Sukkot season. It also makes a beautiful, edible centerpiece for your dinner table in the sukkah.
Turkish Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas)
Stuffed grape leaves and cabbage are ubiquitous - and used with great variety - in the cuisines of the Jews throughout the Diaspora. In this dish, the combination of sweet spices along with pine nuts and raisins demonstrates a strong Arab influence.