Judith Rontal hails from wintry Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she grew up in a family that always managed to eat dinner together. She’s continued that connection between food, family and culture in her blog, Aluminum Foiled Kitchen, and in her daily life in DC. When not in the kitchen working on a new recipe, you can find Judith sweating it out at yoga or on the Rock Creek Park trails. Follow her food adventures on Twitter and Instagram.
A twist on the Jewish classic, this sweet bread combines the sweet yeasted dough of babka with the nutty, spiced flavors of baklava. You can use any variety of nuts, but traditional baklava is made with either pistachios or walnuts, or a combination of the two. Adapted from Smitten Kitchen.
Cold winter days are the perfect time to stay in and tackle complicated cooking and baking projects. Roll up your sleeves and get cooking on these four that Judith lined up!
A whole new host of food trends awaits for 2020 and the new decade. Judith has the scoop on five trends to look out for. Here’s a hint: Cauliflower isn’t going anywhere…
This Chanukah, support small foodie-focused businesses owned by Jewish women. Judith rounded up eight gifts that are sure to be a hit with food-loving family and friends.
Air fryers are all the rage now. Whether you got one on Black Friday or have had one for a while, Chanukah is a great time to pull it out.
The miracle of Chanukah is alive in the air fryer, where a magical tiny amount of oil turns any vegetable or latke into a crispy fried treat. These carrots are sweet, spicy and the perfect crisp side to eight days of air-fried latkes.
Instead of overloading on the tryptophan before the big day, turn this year’s Friendsgiving into a big challah-baking party with lots of Thanksgiving inspo (think cranberry-stuffed challah).
We’re used to putting honey on apples and challah and in cakes, but honey can also make its way onto our tables in the form of mead, a Viking drink experiencing a revival.
Have you heard of halloumi? Long a favorite in Israel, this squidgy, chewy Greek cheese has a high melting point so you can fry it until it’s crispy outside and melty inside.
Say farewell to summer with this bright and refreshing salad. Juicy watermelon and tomatoes get paired with crispy fried halloumi and a vibrant turmeric-infused oil. The sweetness of the melon complements the spiced oil and salty-creamy halloumi. Feel free to swap in another summer fruit like peaches or plums for a twist on this salad.
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