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Vegetarian Chopped Liver
I was a child when Uncle Barney had his eightieth birthday party in a Jewish vegetarian restaurant. I still remember the mound of “chopped liver” on a bed of lettuce with some tomato slices.
Round Challah
Normally, two loaves of elongated challah are served for Shabbat, but for the High Holidays a round challah, sometimes containing raisins, is customary.
Teiglach
Three weeks prior to Rosh HaShanah, all the New York Jewish bakeries put up signs urging customers to place their teiglach orders, though most American Jews outside of New York are not familiar with this great desse
Classic Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
Latkes are traditionally served for Hanukkah because they are cooked in oil (to commemorate the vial of oil lasting for 8 days).
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
This updated version of classic kaese latkes was created in deference to the heroine Judith, who saved the Jews from annihilation by feeding salty cheese and wine to General Holofernes.
Moroccan Sweet Couscous with Mixed Dried Fruits
This is a very kid-friendly recipe and a great way to get those iron-packed fruits into their diet.
Deluxe Noodle Kugel
Rich, creamy, and utterly delicious, the recipe for this "killer kugel" once ran in The New York Times to massive reader feedback.
Cinnamon Apple Stuffed Challah
For a sweet Rosh HaShanah, this variation on traditional challah adds apples to the dough just before braiding.
Baked Stuffed Apples
Fill your kitchen with the comforting aromas of fall. This healthy recipe is gluten-free, oil-free, sugar-free, and vegan, and it easily adapts to a single serving or a huge batch.
Israeli Sweet Cheese Levivot
While the term levivot technically refers to the potato pancakes so common at Hanukkah, this version with sweet cheese is a fun variation that's perfect for dessert.