Although my maternal grandmother’s family was Hungarian, I never tried this wonderful chicken dish until I was an adult. The classic recipe is made with sour cream, but I use…
Hungarian Chicken Paprikash
Georgian Quinoa with Beets and Walnuts
In the summer of 2018, food writer Jessica Halfin took me on a kosher street food tour of Haifa, Israel and we shot a video of the tour. She took…
Marrakesh Beef Tagine with Prunes and Peanuts
On our family trip to Morocco for vacation, we ate this tagine at the kosher restaurant in Marrakesh and then learned how to prepare it in a family cooking class.…
Coconut Macaroons
Macaroons started as confections of ground almonds, sugar and egg whites, probably spreading through the world through Muslim territory, Spain and later Italy, where they got their modern name. Naturally…
North-African Style Spicy Fish
Jewish communities across North Africa—in Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia—had regionally influenced variations of white fish poached in a spicy red sauce. Versions of this dish were served at Shabbat…
Mushroom Keftes de Prasa (Sephardic Leek Patties)
A traditional Sephardic Jewish dish, these leek patties are typical of the Balkans and Turkey. They are eaten year round, but customarily served on Passover, when leeks are in season,…
Black Bean Fudgies
For those who eat kitniyot, these are a more nutritious spin on kosher-for-Passover brownies. They can be made year-round with traditional ingredients, too. What makes this indulgent Passover treat a…
Yemenite Chicken Soup
This is a traditional Yemenite soup that was a daily item on the menu when I was growing up. For the seder meal, the cook would remove the meat from…
Evie’s Tzimmes with a Twist
My mother, Evelyn (Grandma Evie or Grandma E to her grandchildren), made a great tzimmes. As a child, I loved it, but as I got older and tasted it with…
Cuban Yuca with Garlic Mojo Marinade
My godfather is Cuban, and he often makes yuca dishes, including my favorite Yuca with Garlic Mojo Marinade. It’s vegan, gluten-free, simple to make and a perfect Passover side dish.…
